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119-s-3832119th CongressWALLET

Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Introduced

Summary

Helps small businesses set up and run apprenticeships and work-based learning. This bill would direct the Small Business Administration to provide information and assistance, using materials from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies, on how to establish and improve work-based learning, registered apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship programs, and job training programs.

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  • Small businesses would get targeted guidance from the SBA on creating and improving apprenticeship and job-training programs, including resources from federal agencies.
  • Workers and jobseekers could see expanded employer-led training and pathway programs if more small firms adopt apprenticeships and work-based learning.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More apprenticeship help for small businesses

If enacted, Small Business Development Centers would have to give small businesses information and help on starting and improving work-based learning, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and job training. They would need to share relevant guidance from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies. Work-based learning would be defined as in the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, and apprenticeships would include programs registered under the National Apprenticeship Act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

NV • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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