Provide federal funding for job training programs focused on technical skills that do not require a four year college degree.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with New Collar Jobs Act of 2025?
The New Collar Jobs Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2447, has remained in House committees since March 26, 2025. Committee leaders must schedule a vote for the bill to advance, but the primary constraint is that most legislation never receives a committee hearing or vote. This lack of action is the standard outcome for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by New Collar Jobs Act of 2025 (H.R. 2447 (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. 3429 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3429 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.