JOBS Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 383

119th Congress

JOBS Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kaine

Senator

Democratic

VA

Cosponsors

40

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The JOBS Act of 2025 expands Pell Grant eligibility to students in short-term job training programs. It creates a Job Training Federal Pell Grant for career and technical education programs offering 150 to 600 clock hours of instruction over 8 to 15 weeks in high-demand sectors.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The JOBS Act of 2025 expands Pell Grant eligibility to students in short-term job training programs. It creates a Job Training Federal Pell Grant for career and technical education programs offering 150 to 600 clock hours of instruction over 8 to 15 weeks in high-demand sectors.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2025 or the JOBS Act of 2025This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Job Training Federal Pell Grant program.Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award a job training Pell Grant to a student who does not have a degree; attends an institution of higher education (IHE); is enrolled in a career and technical education program at an IHE that provides 150 to 600 clock hours of instructional time over a period of 8 to 15 weeks and provides training aligned with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors (i.e., job training programs); and meets all other eligibility requirements for a Pell Grant.The bill also specifies that any period during which a student receives a job training Pell Grant counts toward that student's Pell Grant eligibility period.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates Job Training Federal Pell Grant program
Covers short-term career and technical education
Requires 150 to 600 hours of instruction
Targets high-skill, high-wage, in-demand sectors
Expands Pell Grant eligibility to non-degree programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Students in short-term job training could receive federal financial aid. Workforce training programs would see increased enrollment. Employers in high-demand sectors may benefit from more trained workers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Employee hiring

Employment and training programs

Higher education

Licensing and registrations

Performance measurement

Student aid and college costs

Vocational and technical education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

383, 119th Congress (2025). "JOBS Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-383