Bills · S 1336
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1336Public Lands and Natural Resources
Jobs in the Woods Act
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to address critical workforce shortages in the forestry industry, which is vital for many rural economies. Many communities face an aging workforce in these sectors and struggle to attract younger people, leading to a potential decline in local jobs and economic stability. By funding specialized training programs, the bill seeks to create new job pathways, equip residents with valuable skills, and help revitalize small, low-income rural areas.
If this bill becomes law, it could help ensure a steady supply of skilled workers for forestry, providing stable employment for residents and supporting the economic health of these communities. If it doesn't pass, these rural areas might continue to experience challenges with an aging workforce, fewer job opportunities for youth, and a potential decrease in the overall health of their local forestry industries.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program for forestry workforce development needs.
This provision creates the central mechanism to provide funding for job training in the forestry sector.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that grants will fund career pathway training programs in eligible areas, defined as low-income, non-metropolitan communities with populations of 20,000 or less and access to high-speed broadband.
This targets the grant funding to specific rural communities that are identified as needing economic and workforce development.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out the grant program.
This allocates significant federal funding to support the development and implementation of forestry training programs over a five-year period.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that priority be given to grant applicants who propose to address issues of an aging workforce and youth migration, partner with secondary or vocational schools, and demonstrate an ability to assist with job placement.
This ensures that the grant program focuses on key demographic challenges and promotes effective outcomes by linking trainees to actual jobs.
PROVISION 05
Sets individual grant amounts between $500,000 and $2,000,000 for a period of not more than four years.
This provides substantial funding amounts over a sustained period, allowing for comprehensive and impactful training initiatives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
I· Maine
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 6 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in Senate
APR 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1336
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
Senate BillS 1336Public Lands and Natural Resources
Jobs in the Woods Act
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
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