Energy Choice Act

House Bill

H.R. 3699

119th Congress

Energy Choice Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill aims to expand education and training opportunities for jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, particularly for underrepresented groups. It directs the Department of Energy to prioritize such programs when awarding grants, and to establish a clearinghouse to provide information and technical assistance on workforce development in these fields.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorEmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)

Introduced10/3/2025

StatusForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Energy Choice Act

This bill aims to expand education and training opportunities for jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, particularly for underrepresented groups. It directs the Department of Energy to prioritize such programs when awarding grants, and to establish a c

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This bill aims to expand education and training opportunities for jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, particularly for underrepresented groups. It directs the Department of Energy to prioritize such programs when awarding grants, and to establish a clearinghouse to provide information and technical assistance on workforce development in these fields.

Bill Number: 3699
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Energy Choice Act
Bill Number: 3699
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 10/3/2025
Summary: This bill aims to expand education and training opportunities for jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, particularly for underrepresented groups. It directs the Department of Energy to prioritize such programs when awarding grants, and to establish a clearinghouse to provide information and

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to expand education and training opportunities for jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, particularly for underrepresented groups. It directs the Department of Energy to prioritize such programs when awarding grants, and to establish a clearinghouse to provide information and technical assistance on workforce development in these fields.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act or the WORKER ActThis bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs.In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prioritizes education and training for energy and manufacturing jobs when awarding DOE grants
Focuses on increasing participation of underrepresented groups in these sectors
Establishes a clearinghouse to provide information and technical assistance on workforce development programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would likely increase access to job training and career opportunities in the energy and manufacturing industries, particularly for women, racial/ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented populations. This could expand the talent pool and create more diverse workforces in these important economic sectors.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Alternative and renewable resources

Coal

Congressional oversight

Electric power generation and transmission

Employment and training programs

Energy efficiency and conservation

Higher education

Intergovernmental relations

Manufacturing

Mining

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3699, 119th Congress (2025). "Energy Choice Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3699

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