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Redesignates existing section 172 (currently codified at 29 U.S.C. 3227) as section 173 and inserts a new section 172 (establishing RESTART grants) after section 171.
Amends section 8041(g)(2) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (codified at 29 U.S.C. 3225a(g)(2)) by striking '172(f)' and inserting '173(f)'.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced July 16, 2025 by Christina Houlahan · Last progress July 16, 2025
This bill would create a national program to help mid-career workers return to STEM jobs. It would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to fund small- and medium-sized STEM businesses so they can offer paid internships or other “returnships” that lead to jobs above entry level.
STEM RESTART Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House