Bills · S 3401
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3401Employment and training programsAcademic performance and assessments
Pathways to Prosperity Act
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the gap between the skills workers have and the skills employers need, often referred to as the 'skills gap.' If this bill becomes law, it will provide critical funding for community colleges to develop and expand programs that teach job-specific skills for in-demand, good-paying occupations. This could help more Americans find stable employment, increase their earning potential, and strengthen local economies by ensuring businesses have access to a skilled workforce.
Without this bill, many community colleges might lack the resources to adapt their programs quickly to changing industry needs, leaving job seekers without adequate training for available jobs and employers struggling to fill positions. The focus on employer partnerships and portable credentials aims to ensure that the training provided is highly relevant and valuable in the real-world job market.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new "Strengthening Community Colleges Workforce Development Grants Program."
This creates the primary funding mechanism for new and enhanced job training initiatives at community colleges.
PROVISION 02
Funds programs specifically for "high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations."
This ensures that the training provided is relevant to current job market needs and leads to good employment outcomes for participants.
PROVISION 03
Requires community colleges to form partnerships with employers in targeted industries.
These partnerships are crucial for ensuring that the skills taught are directly aligned with actual employer needs and for facilitating student placement into jobs.
PROVISION 04
Expands opportunities for individuals to obtain recognized, nationally or regionally portable and stackable postsecondary credentials.
This makes job qualifications more valuable and flexible for individuals, improving their long-term career prospects and mobility.
PROVISION 05
Awards grants on a competitive basis for periods of up to two years, with subsequent grants contingent on meeting performance goals.
This provision promotes accountability and encourages colleges to achieve measurable results to continue receiving funding.
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R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 19
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
DEC 9
Introduced in Senate
DEC 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3401
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionMar 19, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
Senate BillS 3401Employment and training programsAcademic performance and assessments
Pathways to Prosperity Act
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 19, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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