Contact Congress about H.R. 7585: Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026

Workers whose jobs are hurt by automation could get help training for new work. Local teams of employers, schools, and workforce boards could apply for federal grants to run these programs.

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Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Latest action on H.R. 7585: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects workers whose jobs may disappear or change because of automation. It also affects employers that want help retraining workers instead of laying them off. Colleges, workforce boards, and local economic development groups could take part in the grant teams. Communities with many people who face barriers to work would have the strongest chance of getting funded first.

Why this matters: Automation can change jobs faster than many workers can retrain on their own. This bill would put federal money into local training programs aimed at that problem. It could help workers move into steadier jobs and help employers retrain staff instead of cutting them. The results would depend on how much money Congress provides and whether the training leads to real jobs.

Key provisions in H.R. 7585

• The Labor Department would create a new grant program. It would fund four-year test projects for workers who lost jobs, or may lose jobs, because of automation.
• Applicants would have to form local teams to qualify. Each team must include employers, higher education institutions, workforce development boards, and economic development organizations.
• Places with many people who face barriers to work would get first priority. The bill uses the federal workforce law’s covered population rules for that focus.
• Other places could also get priority for several reasons. These include many automation-vulnerable or in-demand industries, plans to retrain current workers and fill their old jobs, added benefits like stipends, child care, or paid leave, and shared training plans.
• Grant money could pay for direct training and the staff needed to support it. It could also cover equipment, technology, job search help, job transition help, training stipends, and combined education and job training.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7585

What is H.R. 7585?

Workers whose jobs are hurt by automation could get help training for new work. Local teams of employers, schools, and workforce boards could apply for federal grants to run these programs.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 7585?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 7585?

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