Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce $40 Million Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Displaced by AI

Congress Proposes $40M Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Displaced by AI·Latest event February 13, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Provide federal funding to support job training programs and career development for workers in emerging industries.View effort →

Mar 25

Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce $40 Million Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Displaced by AI

The Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act is currently awaiting review in both the House and Senate committees, with no immediate timeline for a floor vote. Until the legislation passes, the proposed $40 million annual retraining fund remains inactive, leaving workers displaced by AI and automation without access to these specific federal grants for high-tech career transitions.

Feb 12

House Lawmakers Introduce H.R. 7585 to Establish $40M Annual Fund for Workers Displaced by AI

H.R. 7585 was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

H.R. 7585Congress Proposes $40 Million Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Replaced by Automation and AI

Feb 11

Senator Durbin Proposes $40M Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Displaced by AI

Senator Dick Durbin announced the legislation's introduction, stating it would ensure no worker is left behind by rapid AI development.

The rapid development of AI and other automating technologies will profoundly transform the American workplace. I joined @SenatorWarnock and @RepSchneider to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act to equip American workers for the future and ensure no one is left behind in the age of automation.

Feb 11

Senate Lawmakers Introduce S. 3877 to Provide $40M Annually for AI Job Retraining

S. 3877 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S. 3877Senate Bill Would Fund Job Training for Workers Displaced by AI and Automation

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H.R. 7585 and S. 3877 are companion bills, which means the exact same proposal was introduced in both the House and the Senate. This allows both parts of Congress to work on the legislation at the same time to help it pass more quickly.

Congress Proposes $40 Million Annual Fund to Retrain Workers Replaced by Automation and AI

H.R. 7585

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

S. 3877

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