H.R. 5295

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 11, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Bonamici · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 5295
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Career counseling and public awareness for skilled trade programs

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Career counseling and public awareness for skilled trade programs

• (a) Statewide activities
  • Section 129(b)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act () is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively, and inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: 29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)
    • carrying out public awareness campaigns and public service announcements, including social media campaigns and other forms of media, about career and technical education programs and programs provided by community-based organizations that prepare eligible youth for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades);
• (b) Local elements and requirements
  • Section 129(c)(2)(M) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act () is amended to read as follows: 29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(2)(M)
    • services and opportunities that provide labor market and employment information about high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades) available in the local area, such as career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration services; and