Bills · HR 7566
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7566Labor and Employment
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly address chronic unemployment in areas that are struggling the most economically. If this bill becomes law, it could provide a safety net for many families, ensuring that adults have access to stable, well-paying jobs with benefits like health insurance and paid leave, which are often difficult to secure in areas with high joblessness. This could lead to increased economic stability, reduced poverty, and improved quality of life in these communities.
Without this bill, communities with persistently high unemployment rates might continue to face economic hardship, underemployment, and a lack of opportunities for their residents. The pilot program could serve as a test to see if a federal job guarantee approach can effectively tackle unemployment and provide vital support services, potentially informing future larger-scale policies designed to ensure full employment and economic equity across the nation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant pilot program for job guarantee programs in areas with high unemployment.
This creates a pathway for federal funding to directly address unemployment in specific, struggling communities by guaranteeing jobs.
PROVISION 02
Requires jobs provided under the program to be available to all eligible adults (18+) in the area and include fair wages, health insurance, and paid family/sick leave.
This ensures that the jobs created are high-quality, offer critical benefits, and are accessible to those who need them most.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for supportive services like transportation, childcare, housing, and career development for workers.
These services remove common barriers to employment and help individuals maintain their jobs and advance their careers.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that eligible areas must have an unemployment rate at least 150% of the national average.
This provision targets federal resources to the communities experiencing the most severe joblessness.
PROVISION 05
Federal funding for individual grants will terminate after three years, or if the grantee loses its eligibility.
This sets a clear timeframe for evaluating the effectiveness of each local job guarantee program.
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7566
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last actionFeb 12, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026
House BillHR 7566Labor and Employment
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2026
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
4
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