Adult Education WORKS Act

House Bill

H.R. 2789

119th Congress

Adult Education WORKS Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Schweikert

Representative

Republican

AZ-1

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The Adult Education WORKS Act supports workforce development through adult education programs. It funds adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency programs, and career training to help adults gain the skills needed for employment and economic advancement in todays job market.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SponsorDavid Schweikert (R-AZ)

Introduced5/13/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Adult Education WORKS Act

The Adult Education WORKS Act supports workforce development through adult education programs. It funds adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency programs, and career training to help adults gain the skills needed for employment

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The Adult Education WORKS Act supports workforce development through adult education programs. It funds adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency programs, and career training to help adults gain the skills needed for employment and economic advancement in todays job market.

Bill Number: 2789
Sponsor: David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Introduced: 5/13/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Adult Education WORKS Act
Bill Number: 2789
Sponsor: David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 5/13/2025
Summary: The Adult Education WORKS Act supports workforce development through adult education programs. It funds adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency programs, and career training to help adults gain the skills needed for employment and economic advancement in todays job

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Adult Education WORKS Act supports workforce development through adult education programs. It funds adult basic education, English language learning, high school equivalency programs, and career training to help adults gain the skills needed for employment and economic advancement in todays job market.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act This bill addresses certain types of cooperation between the United States, Mexico, and countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The bill requires the Department of State to <ul> <li>submit to Congress a strategy to strengthen subnational cooperation between the United States and Mexico related to fentanyl and synthetic opioid trafficking,</li> <li>conduct a feasibility study on certain space-based telecommunications technologies for Mexico and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, and</li> <li>conduct a review related to expanding financial access to the countries of the Caribbean.</li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports adult education and workforce development
Funds basic education and literacy programs for adults
Provides English language learning opportunities
Supports high school equivalency and GED programs
Connects adult education to career training

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For adult learners: Access to education and skills training for career advancement. For employers: Better-prepared workforce with essential skills. For communities: Reduced barriers to employment and economic participation. For economy: Increased workforce productivity and reduced skills gaps.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Border security and unlawful immigration

Caribbean area

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

International exchange and broadcasting

Internet, web applications, social media

Latin America

Law enforcement administration and funding

Mexico

Sanctions

+2 more

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2789, 119th Congress (2025). "Adult Education WORKS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2789

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