In CommitteeFiled Apr 6, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Apr 6, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a Workforce Data Quality Initiative to the WIOA, directing the Secretary of Labor to set aside 5‑10% of certain WIOA funds for grants that help states build or improve longitudinal workforce data systems. Eligible recipients must apply with detailed plans for data collection, privacy, and sustainability, and the grants may be used for up to three years to supplement—not replace—other funding.
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