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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democrat · VA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.8% (605 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001227

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (12)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-25

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-02-25

Previously

Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-25

Plain-English Summary

This bill would create programs connecting students with real-world job training and career experiences while they're still in school, helping young people explore different career fields and develop skills employers actually need. The legislation aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the job market by partnering schools with local businesses and industries. Students, schools, and employers would all benefit by having a clearer pathway from education directly into meaningful employment.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment

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