MATCH Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Oct 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758.
What this bill does
H.R. 8183, the MATCH Act of 2026, would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Wagner-Peyser Act to define and support "talent marketplaces"—online platforms that help match jobseekers, students, employers, and education providers using standardized digital records of skills, credentials, and work history. The bill defines related terms such as credential registries, learning and employment records, skills profile generators, and standardized terminology to ensure consistency across systems.
The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to set aside a portion of certain workforce program funds (5–10 percent) for grants to states or multistate partnerships to build workforce data systems and talent marketplaces, prioritizing states without prior such funding and those pursuing interstate data-sharing. It also allows governors to establish talent marketplaces as part of existing systems that inform participants about training providers, requires related websites to be user-tested and accessible, and directs the Department of Labor to provide technical assistance and to include marketplace development among activities eligible for support under federal employment services programs.
This would primarily affect state workforce agencies, job training providers, employers, and individuals seeking employment or training, by expanding tools intended to connect people with jobs and credentials while including privacy and data-security requirements.
The bill was introduced April 2, 2026, by Rep. Burgess Owens and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, which voted to report it (amended) by 33-0 on July 21, 2026. It would next go to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
29 Oct 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8183 do?
- H.R. 8183, the MATCH Act of 2026, would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Wagner-Peyser Act to define and support "talent marketplaces"—online platforms that help match jobseekers, students, employers, and education providers using standardized digital records of skills, credentials, and work history. The bill defines related terms such as credential registries, learning and employment records, skills profile generators, and standardized terminology to ensure consistency across systems. The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to set aside a portion of certain workforce program funds (5–10 percent) for grants to states or multistate partnerships to build workforce data systems and talent marketplaces, prioritizing states without prior such funding and those pursuing interstate data-sharing. It also allows governors to establish talent marketplaces as part of existing systems that inform participants about training providers, requires related websites to be user-tested and accessible, and directs the Department of Labor to provide technical assistance and to include marketplace development among activities eligible for support under federal employment services programs. This would primarily affect state workforce agencies, job training providers, employers, and individuals seeking employment or training, by expanding tools intended to connect people with jobs and credentials while including privacy and data-security requirements. The bill was introduced April 2, 2026, by Rep. Burgess Owens and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, which voted to report it (amended) by 33-0 on July 21, 2026. It would next go to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8183 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8183. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8183?
- H.R. 8183 was sponsored by Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8183?
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758. (29 Oct 2026).
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