# 119-hr-4999: Fusion Workforce Act

119-hr-4999, Fusion Workforce Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4999
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fusion Workforce Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-19
- Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Build a national pipeline of fusion-skilled workers.** This bill would set up federal programs and a national Hub to expand fusion education, train technicians and researchers, and link students to industry pathways.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Fusion training grants and national Hub: benefit, medium. This bill would authorize $20 million each year from 2026 to 2030 for fusion education at the National Science Foundation. NSF could fund a Fusion Workforce Hub run by a consortium of at least four colleges, including a community college, for five years. Grants would support teacher training, indus…
- Energy Department fusion education grants: benefit, low. The Department of Energy would be authorized for $10 million each year from 2026 to 2030 to support fusion education. DOE could award colleges, nonprofits, labor groups, and National Labs to fund internships, apprenticeships, fellowships, and traineeships. Money could also buy or upgrade equipment…
- Who could apply for fusion grants: mixed, low. The bill would define who counts for these programs. Terms include institution of higher education, junior or community college, nonprofit, labor organization, National Laboratory, Tribal College or University, and the skilled technical workforce. These definitions would set who could apply and wha…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-8014: Online Privacy Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4999 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4999)

## Related
- [119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3816)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-8014: Online Privacy Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8014)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4999 (as of 2026-04-21).