Improve the effectiveness and oversight of the Job Corps program to better prepare young people for careers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025?
The Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2281, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since March 20, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the proposal has seen no action for 15 months. Most bills in Congress end due to committee inaction rather than a formal vote, making this stalled status a common outcome for legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2025 (H.R. 2281 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7884 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7884 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Frederica Wilson (D-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.