Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2651

Job Training: State Innovation Pilot Program

One Door to Work Act

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This bill creates a five-year test program that lets states and local areas combine different federal job training funds into one single grant. Instead of following strict federal rules for every dollar, states can try new, creative ways to help people find jobs and get the training they need for their specific local economy.
Up to eight states and eight local groups can join this program. They would be allowed to skip many federal regulations as long as they prove their new methods are actually helping more people find work and earn higher wages than the traditional federal system did in the past.
The goal is to see if giving local leaders more freedom leads to better results for workers and employers. By cutting through federal red tape, supporters hope to create more efficient programs that match local job needs better than a one-size-fits-all approach from Washington.
Even with more freedom, states must still give priority to veterans, low-income families, and people who lack basic work skills. They are also required to hire outside experts to study their progress and report back to Congress on whether the changes actually helped people get better jobs.

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Apr 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

One Door to Work Act

Bill NumberHR 2651

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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