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ACCESS Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5295 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Sep 11, 2025

What it does

The ACCESS Act would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require states to conduct public awareness campaigns—including social media and other media—about career and technical education programs and community-based organization initiatives that prepare youth for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations, including skilled trades. It would also update local workforce development requirements to ensure that labor market and employment information services include career awareness, counseling, and exploration focused on these same sectors. The bill aims to increase secondary students’ access to career counseling and information about skilled trade and emerging…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 11, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 11, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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