Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5381: Opioid Treatment Providers Act

HR 5381, the Opioid Treatment Providers Act, expands eligibility for Health Professions Opportunity Grants (HPOG) to include opioid treatment programs (OTPs) and other high-quality addiction care providers. This change modifies the Social Security Act to allow these programs to apply for HPOG funding, which supports workforce development and training for health care workers. The bill directly affects OTPs and similar addiction treatment facilities by enabling them to access federal grants for staff training and program enhancement. The amendment takes effect on October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands HPOG funding eligibility to opioid treatment programs (OTPs), enabling federal grants for workforce training in addiction care services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands HPOG funding to opioid treatment programs for health care worker training, directly supporting workforce development and employment in addiction treatment sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Aug 20, 2025

HR 4992: FEMA Critical Staffing Act

HR 4992, the FEMA Critical Staffing Act, requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reinstate employees who were involuntarily separated between January 20, 2025, and the bill’s enactment date, within 30 days of passage. It directly affects FEMA staff who lost their positions during that period and ensures continued support for communities relying on FEMA programs. The bill mandates reinstating two key programs: the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (for state/local disaster preparedness) and the flood mitigation assistance program (for flood risk reduction projects), while prohibiting cuts to existing disaster resource access. These provisions aim to maintain FEMA’s workforce and program continuity amid increasing climate-driven disasters.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates reinstatement of FEMA employees involuntarily separated, directly protecting workers' employment rights and job security.95% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 5109: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

HR 5109 requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create guidelines helping individuals in federal, state, and local prisons prepare for and apply for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards *before* their release. The bill directs TSA to develop specific procedures for prison staff to assist inmates in pre-applying for TWIC cards and navigating appeals or waivers if initially denied. This aims to streamline access to TWIC cards - required for many port and maritime jobs - allowing returning citizens to secure employment faster after release. The bill cites that 525,000 jobs in Louisiana alone depend on TWIC access, and faster credential acquisition supports reintegration efforts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids reentry by helping incarcerated individuals pre-apply for TWIC cards, reducing employment barriers and supporting criminal justice reform to lower recidivism.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFacilitates employment access for returning citizens by streamlining TWIC credential process for transportation jobs, reducing employment barriers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 5212: SBIR/STTR Innovation Workforce Act

HR 5212, the SBIR/STTR Innovation Workforce Act, creates new fellowship and internship programs for students at all education levels (undergraduate through postdoctoral) at small businesses that have received SBIR or STTR Phase II funding. It requires federal agencies to actively recruit underrepresented groups - including women, socially disadvantaged individuals, and economically disadvantaged individuals - into these programs and allows agencies to partner with nonprofits to support outreach. Agencies may use up to 3% of relevant funding (or specific funds for certain agencies) to implement these provisions. The bill directly affects small businesses with Phase II awards, students in STEM fields, and nonprofit organizations supporting workforce diversity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates fellowship and internship programs for students across education levels and requires recruitment of underrepresented groups, expanding educational access and student opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates inclusive fellowship/internship programs targeting underrepresented groups (women, disadvantaged individuals), advancing workforce development and employment opportunities in STEM fields.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates workforce programs for SBIR/STTR-funded tech R&D small businesses, directly advancing technology innovation through funding and recruitment of underrepresented talent in tech fields.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5378: Tribal Healthcare Careers Act

This bill requires 15% of certain federal healthcare workforce funds to be reserved annually for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. It guarantees at least 10 grants to these tribal entities each year if they submit qualifying applications. The changes modify existing Social Security Act funding rules to prioritize tribal healthcare workforce development. The provisions take effect October 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reserves 15% of federal healthcare funds for tribal workforce development and guarantees annual grants, directly increasing funding for healthcare workforce in tribal communities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reserves 15% of healthcare funds for tribal workforce development, guaranteeing grants to create healthcare employment opportunities under tribal entities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Workforce Development Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HR 5057: Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025

This bill expands programs that employ service coordinators in federally assisted housing projects (like those under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959) to help residents access supportive services for housing stability, health, and aging in place. It requires housing owners to reserve $2,500 annually per project for coordinator training and establishes new grant programs with $225 million in annual funding (2026-2030) for hiring coordinators, prioritizing projects serving elderly/disabled residents or in rural/persistent poverty areas. Coordinators must meet training requirements and coordinate services without forcing residents to accept them. The bill also adds similar provisions for rural housing (Section 515) and public/Indian housing, with separate funding allocations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $225M in funding to expand service coordinators who help residents access health services and support aging in place, directly strengthening healthcare access.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $225M annually for service coordinators in federally assisted housing, prioritizing elderly/disabled residents to improve housing stability and access to supportive services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $225M annually to fund hiring service coordinators in housing projects, creating employment opportunities and supporting workforce development in supportive services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · United States · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5444: Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025

HR 5444, the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025, addresses staffing gaps in medical labs by expanding federal support for laboratory professionals. It adds medical laboratory personnel - including phlebotomists, technicians, and genetic counselors - to the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) programs, creating targeted assignments in underserved areas and including them in loan repayment programs. The bill also establishes a new grant program providing $25 million for the first year to fund accredited education programs (associate’s to graduate degrees) that train lab personnel, prioritizing rural, disadvantaged, and culturally competent training. These changes directly affect medical laboratory science students, current lab workers, and educational institutions offering accredited lab training programs. The legislation aims to increase workforce capacity through recruitment, training, and targeted deployment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds medical lab personnel to NHSC programs and creates $25M grants to address staffing shortages, improving access to lab services in underserved areas.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds medical lab personnel to NHSC loan repayment and targeted assignments, providing federal support for employment and retention in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 5223: RESTORE Act of 2025

This bill removes barriers for people with past drug-related convictions to access federal assistance programs. It amends welfare law to allow states to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to individuals with such convictions and prohibits states from denying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits based on drug convictions. The bill also adds "incarcerated individuals scheduled for release within 30 days" to SNAP household eligibility criteria. These changes directly affect individuals with past drug convictions seeking welfare or food assistance, removing state-level restrictions that previously barred them.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers for drug conviction holders to access TANF/SNAP benefits, promoting reentry and reducing recidivism through expanded post-conviction support95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands access to TANF/SNAP benefits for individuals with past drug convictions, removing barriers to employment support and reintegration into workforce.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2025

HR 5098: Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025

HR 5098, the Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025, creates a pathway to conditional lawful permanent residency for certain undocumented workers. It directly affects immigrants who have been continuously present in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, without lawful status, or with deferred action (like DACA), and who have worked at least 100 days in one of 24 designated essential professions (e.g., healthcare, agriculture, construction, domestic care, or disaster recovery work). To qualify, applicants must pay a fee, meet employment requirements (100 days annually for two years), and avoid specific criminal inadmissibility grounds (with limited waivers). After two years of conditional status, the residency automatically converts to permanent without visa caps, provided they pay a fee and pass a background check. The bill targets workers in critical sectors to address labor shortages while establishing a defined adjustment process.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates pathway to conditional residency for essential workers including DACA recipients, advancing immigrant integration and protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides pathway to legal status for essential workers, protecting employment rights and enabling stable labor participation in key sectors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Work Authorization

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in committee · United States · House Sep 20, 2025

HR 5523: Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67 years old for "multicrew covered operations" (most commercial passenger flights under FAA rules). It directly affects pilots aged 65-67 who would have been required to retire under previous rules, allowing them to continue flying until age 67. Key provisions include retroactively permitting pilots over 65 on the bill's enactment date to return to service, requiring first-class medical certificates after age 60, and mandating an FAA report on potential future age increases within 180 days. The bill does not change safety training requirements or medical standards based solely on age, but requires the FAA to review safety data before imposing new medical rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRaises mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67, extending employment for pilots aged 65-67. This removes a restriction on employment, supporting workers' ability to continue working.95% confidence

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