# 119-hr-5380: Labor Market Response Act

119-hr-5380, Labor Market Response Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5380
- Congress: 119
- Title: Labor Market Response Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This bill would require evidence that training funded by the Health Profession Opportunity Grant matches local labor market demand.** It adds a new application rule that asks grant applicants to show recent labor market information and other proof of in-demand jobs or worker shortages. - Applicants and training providers would have to include a description of the availability and relevance of recent labor market information and other pertinent evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages when applying for grants. - Grant reviewers would see a new documentation item to check during application review, shifting the application focus toward documented employer demand and workforce gaps. - The requirement would take effect on October 1, 2025.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New labor data for health job grants: mixed, low. If enacted, applications for Health Profession Opportunity Grants would need to include recent labor market data. Applicants would have to show evidence of in-demand jobs or worker shortages the training targets. This could add paperwork and time for grantees. It aims to better match training with…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5380 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5380)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [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)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5380 (as of 2026-04-21).