The Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act aims to help workers who are at risk of losing their jobs due to automation. It would provide grants to train these workers for jobs in the technology sector, and expand funding for employment and training assistance programs for those affected by advances in automation.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act aims to help workers who are at risk of losing their jobs due to automation. It would provide grants to train these workers for jobs in the technology sector, and expand funding for employment and training assistance programs for those affected by advances in automation.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 202</b><b>3</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants to eligible partnerships to support demonstration and pilot projects relating to the training needs of workers who are, or are likely to become, dislocated workers as a result of automation. Specifically, the bill expands training programs for such workers, including activities that prepare the individuals for occupations in the technology sector, authorizes the award of national dislocated worker grants to provide employment and training assistance to workers affected by advances in automation technology, and expands the funding authorization for national dislocated worker grants.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Provides grants to support training programs for workers who are or are likely to become dislocated due to automation
Expands training activities to prepare individuals for occupations in the technology sector
Authorizes national dislocated worker grants to assist workers affected by automation
Increases funding for national dislocated worker grant programs
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would directly impact workers whose jobs are at risk of being automated, giving them access to training and support to transition to new roles, particularly in the technology industry. It could help mitigate the effects of automation on employment and provide a pathway for displaced workers to find new, in-demand jobs.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5350, 119th Congress (2025). "FAIR Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5350
