MATCH Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill creates online talent marketplaces to help people find jobs and training. These platforms would use artificial intelligence and verified digital records to match a person's specific skills with the right employer or school.
• Job seekers and students would get a digital learning and employment record. This is like a high-tech resume that is officially verified by past bosses and teachers. You would own this data and could use it to prove exactly what you know how to do when applying for a new role.
• The policy uses standardized terminology so that everyone uses the same words to describe the same skills. This makes it easier for companies to find the right workers and for students to understand which classes will actually help them get hired.
• States can apply for federal grants to build these systems. The bill sets aside between 5 percent and 10 percent of certain workforce funding to help states improve their data systems and make sure different state systems can talk to each other.
• The plan includes rules to protect personal privacy. Users have control over their own digital records, and the systems must follow federal and state laws to keep personal information safe while helping people find work.

Impact Analysis

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