Workforce DATA Act

The Workforce DATA Act requires the Secretary of Labor to commission a study by the National Academies of Sciences to improve how we measure automation's impact on jobs, including job displacement, creation, and shifting skill demands. The study must review current data systems (like the Bureau of Labor Statistics), identify new data sources, and recommend better statistical methods for tracking these changes. Within two years, the National Academies must submit a public report to Congress, followed by a plan from the Secretary for the Bureau to implement the findings. Additionally, the Act establishes an advisory board with labor, industry, and academic representatives to provide annual updates on data needs and evaluate workforce strategies for supporting workers affected by automation.