Jobs Now Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Ms. Wilson of Florida, would create a two-year pilot program to provide $1 billion in grants to help local governments and community groups keep their workers and hire new ones.
• The main goal is to stop layoffs. At least half of the money must be used to keep current public service employees who might lose their jobs because of local budget cuts. This helps ensure that essential local services keep running during financial downturns.
• Any leftover money can be used to hire people for new public service jobs or to train them for these roles. The program focuses on helping veterans, people with disabilities, and those who are currently unemployed or have recently lost their jobs.
• The government would give priority to cities and towns that are struggling the most with high poverty, many home foreclosures, and high unemployment rates. This ensures the money goes to the communities that need it most.
• If passed, the program would run for two years, starting in 2026. After that, the Labor Department would report back to Congress on how many people were hired or saved from layoffs to see if the program was successful.

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