H.R. 4825

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 · July 29, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 4825
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Career guidance and public awareness for skilled trade programs

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

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

• Section 223(a)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act () is amended— 29 U.S.C. 3303(a)(2)
  • by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (O); and
    • Providing guidance on career options in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades).
    • Raising public awareness and conducting public service announcements about career and technical education programs and community-based organizations, including through social media campaigns and other endeavors, focused on programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in current or emerging professions (including skilled trades).
  • by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following: