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Congress·In Committee·S. 3877

Senate Bill Would Fund Job Training for Workers Displaced by AI and Automation

Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Proposes $40M Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Displaced by AI

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill creates a new grant program to help people learn skills for high-tech jobs. It is designed specifically for workers who are at risk of losing their jobs because of robots, artificial intelligence, or other automated systems.
  • Local partnerships between businesses, schools, and government boards can apply for funding to create training programs. These projects will focus on teaching digital skills like computer coding, cybersecurity, and systems engineering to help workers move into stable, in-demand careers.
  • The plan prioritizes helping groups that often face the biggest challenges in the job market, including women, people of color, and workers earning less than $40,000 a year. It also targets areas where many industries are already being changed by new technology.
  • Grant money can be used for more than just classroom lessons. It can pay for training equipment, help with job searches, and provide stipends to help workers cover costs like childcare, transportation, or paid leave while they are learning new skills.
  • The bill authorizes $40 million every year from 2026 through 2030 specifically to help workers displaced by technology. It also requires programs to report back on how many people successfully found new jobs and how much their earnings increased after the training.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S611-612)

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

1 bill
H.R. 7585Related bill

Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2026

Feb 13 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 3877
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S611-612)

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Cosponsors

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D: 1

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