Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new grant program to help states build better computer systems for tracking job training results. It requires the government to set aside between 5 percent and 10 percent of certain workforce funds to pay for these upgrades.
• The goal is to see if government-funded training programs actually help people find jobs and earn more money. By tracking this data over time, officials can figure out which programs are worth the money and which ones need to be improved or cut.
• States can use the money to create digital registries for professional certificates and degrees. This would help workers and students search for the best training options and see which credentials are most likely to lead to a good career.
• The policy puts a high priority on protecting personal privacy. Any state receiving a grant must show exactly how they will keep people's information safe and follow all federal privacy laws while they collect and store this data.
• States that have never received this kind of funding before will get first priority for the grants. The bill also encourages states to work together in groups so they can track workers who move across state lines for new jobs.

Impact Analysis

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