Jobs Now Act of 2025
Jobs Now Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Jobs Now Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary The Jobs Now Act of 2025 would create a two-year pilot program where the Department of Labor gives grants to local governments and community organizations to hire, train, or keep workers in public service jobs. The program aims to prevent layoffs by requiring that at least half of the grant money be used to retain employees who would otherwise lose their jobs due to budget cuts. The bill encourages organizations receiving grants to prioritize hiring veterans, people with disabilities, unemployed individuals, and workers who lost jobs in their industries. The bill would primarily affect local governments and nonprofits, as well as workers facing unemployment or job loss.
It targets vulnerable groups including veterans, people with disabilities, and those receiving unemployment benefits. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it's still in the early legislative process and hasn't been brought to a full vote in the House of Representatives yet.
CRS Official Summary
Jobs Now Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Labor to conduct a two-year pilot program to award grants to general local governmental units or community-based organizations to retain, employ, or train individuals for positions that provide a public service. At least 50% of grant funds must be used to retain employees who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.Labor must encourage grantees to use grant funds to retain, employ, or train veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals receiving unemployment benefits, or dislocated workers.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.