Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

# Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish a federal program to develop and test a jobs guarantee, which would create federally-funded employment opportunities for people who want to work. Rather than providing traditional unemployment benefits, the program would offer actual jobs to eligible participants. The bill focuses on the "development" phase, meaning it would study how such a program could work and potentially run pilot projects before full implementation. **Who It Affects:** The program would primarily affect unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking work, though the specific eligibility requirements would likely be determined during the development phase. It could also impact federal and local governments that would help administer the program, and taxpayers funding the initiative. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

This is an early stage in the legislative process. The bill was sponsored by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). --- *Note: Limited details are available in the public record for this bill. For more specific information about proposed funding levels, job types, or eligibility criteria, you would need to review the full bill text if it becomes publicly available.*.