Bills/S. 1400

Adult Education WORKS Act

Adult Education WORKS Act

In CommitteeEconomySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Adult Education WORKS Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Adult Education WORKS Act is a proposal to strengthen and expand adult education and workforce training programs in the United States. While specific details about this bill's provisions are limited in the information available, bills with this title typically aim to improve access to job training, literacy programs, and skills development for working-age adults who didn't complete traditional education or need to learn new skills for changing job markets. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily affect adults seeking education or career advancement opportunities, community colleges, workforce development organizations, and employers looking for trained workers.

It's currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet moved forward for a full vote in the Senate. As a bill in the early legislative stage, its final provisions may change significantly before any vote occurs. *Note: For more detailed information about specific provisions (funding amounts, program requirements, eligibility criteria, etc.), you may want to check Congress.gov or contact Senator Reed's office, as those details aren't included in the basic summary provided.*.

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Latest Action

April 9, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2527-2528)

Sponsor

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Reed, Jack [D-RI]
D-RI · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
April 9, 2025
Last Updated
April 9, 2025
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