Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Small Business Apprenticeship and Job Training Support
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Small Business for review. It is actively moving forward, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a common problem for small businesses. It still needs to pass through committees and get a full vote in both the House and Senate.
Key Points
- This bill changes the rules for Small Business Development Centers across the country. These centers will now be required to help small business owners set up apprenticeship and job training programs for their workers.
- Small businesses often have a hard time finding people with the right skills. This policy helps them create their own training pipelines so they can teach new hires exactly what they need to know on the job.
- The centers will provide resources from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies. They will guide owners through the steps of starting official apprenticeships and other hands-on learning opportunities.
- This plan is designed to help both employers and workers. Business owners get a more skilled workforce while workers get the chance to learn a trade and earn a paycheck at the same time.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
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