# 119-hr-9955: Pathway to Trades Act

119-hr-9955, Pathway to Trades Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9955
- Congress: 119
- Title: Pathway to Trades Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-08

## Summary

**Require Perkins Loan colleges to name a trades faculty contact and build trades courses.** This bill would push institutions that participate in the Federal Perkins Loan program to create a clear campus point of contact for students interested in trades and to develop courses related to skilled trades. - Students: Would have a named faculty contact for trades questions and more on-campus course options tied to trades career paths. - Institutions: Would be required to designate a faculty member as a trades point of contact and to develop trades-related courses as part of Perkins Loan participation.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Colleges must add trades contact and courses: benefit, low. If enacted, colleges that take Federal Perkins Loans would have to name a faculty contact for students interested in trades. They would also have to develop courses for students about trades. The requirement would apply only to Perkins-participating schools and would take effect upon enactment. Stu…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America 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-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9955 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9955)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [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-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [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-9955 (as of 2026-08-08).