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119-hr-5295119th CongressWALLET

ACCESS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

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Summary

Boost public awareness of skilled trades and other high‑demand careers. The ACCESS Act would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require statewide public‑awareness campaigns, social‑media and other media announcements, and broader local labor‑market information, career counseling, and career exploration services for eligible youth.

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  • Eligible youth and families: Eligible youth would get more exposure to skilled trades and other high‑wage, in‑demand occupations through statewide campaigns and expanded local career counseling.
  • State workforce agencies: States would be required to run public service announcements and outreach about career and technical education and programs offered by community‑based organizations.
  • Local workforce areas and career centers: Local plans must provide labor‑market and employment information focused on skilled trades and offer career‑awareness and career‑exploration services.
  • Community‑based organizations and CTE programs: Programs from community‑based organizations and career and technical education are explicitly included in outreach and information activities.

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More skilled-trade career guidance for youth and job seekers

If enacted, states would need to run public awareness campaigns about career and technical education and community programs. Campaigns could use social media and public service announcements. Local workforce programs would also have to provide clear local job and wage information and offer career awareness, counseling, and exploration. The focus would be high-skill, high-wage, in-demand jobs, including skilled trades. This would start upon enactment and expands guidance only, not direct cash.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/11/2025

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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