Workforce of the Future Act of 2024
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Latest action (16 Sep 2024): Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
What this bill does
**H.R. 9607 — Workforce of the Future Act of 2024**
This bill would direct three federal agencies—the Departments of Labor and Education and the National Science Foundation—to jointly study how artificial intelligence is affecting the U.S. workforce, producing an interim report within one year, a final report within two years, and a follow-up report five years later. These reports must analyze which industries and demographic groups are most affected by AI, what skills workers need, and how to expand access to relevant education and training, in consultation with schools, colleges, unions, industry, and other federal agencies. Separately, the bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to states, school districts, tribal schools, community and technical colleges, unions, and other entities to expand "emerging and advanced technology" education—covering topics like computer science, AI, and cloud computing—from prekindergarten through grade 12 and to help adult workers build these skills. Grants could last up to five years and require recipients to plan for sustained access and reduced gaps for underrepresented students.
The bill primarily affects K-12 students, teachers, workforce training programs, community and technical colleges, minority-serving and tribal institutions, and workers seeking to adapt to AI-driven changes in the job market. It aims to address unequal access to technology education, particularly in low-income, rural, and minority communities.
Introduced September 16, 2024, by Rep. Barbara Lee, the bill was referred to the House Committees on Education and the Workforce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not received a vote, and because it originated in a prior session of Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered further.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2024
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9607 do?
- **H.R. 9607 — Workforce of the Future Act of 2024** This bill would direct three federal agencies—the Departments of Labor and Education and the National Science Foundation—to jointly study how artificial intelligence is affecting the U.S. workforce, producing an interim report within one year, a final report within two years, and a follow-up report five years later. These reports must analyze which industries and demographic groups are most affected by AI, what skills workers need, and how to expand access to relevant education and training, in consultation with schools, colleges, unions, industry, and other federal agencies. Separately, the bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to states, school districts, tribal schools, community and technical colleges, unions, and other entities to expand "emerging and advanced technology" education—covering topics like computer science, AI, and cloud computing—from prekindergarten through grade 12 and to help adult workers build these skills. Grants could last up to five years and require recipients to plan for sustained access and reduced gaps for underrepresented students. The bill primarily affects K-12 students, teachers, workforce training programs, community and technical colleges, minority-serving and tribal institutions, and workers seeking to adapt to AI-driven changes in the job market. It aims to address unequal access to technology education, particularly in low-income, rural, and minority communities. Introduced September 16, 2024, by Rep. Barbara Lee, the bill was referred to the House Committees on Education and the Workforce and on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not received a vote, and because it originated in a prior session of Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered further.
- Has H.R. 9607 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9607. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9607?
- H.R. 9607 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9607?
- Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. (16 Sep 2024).
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