Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5524, introduced by Senator Edward Markey, aims to modify the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Its stated purpose is to address the economic and workforce impacts related to substance use disorder.
The legislation would likely affect individuals struggling with substance use disorder and the broader workforce by introducing changes to existing federal programs. The specific ways it would address these impacts are not yet detailed, as the full text of the bill has not been made public.
S. 5524 is in its initial stage, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to committees for review, potential hearings, and further consideration by the Senate.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5524 do?
- This bill, S. 5524, introduced by Senator Edward Markey, aims to modify the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Its stated purpose is to address the economic and workforce impacts related to substance use disorder. The legislation would likely affect individuals struggling with substance use disorder and the broader workforce by introducing changes to existing federal programs. The specific ways it would address these impacts are not yet detailed, as the full text of the bill has not been made public. S. 5524 is in its initial stage, having just been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would involve referral to committees for review, potential hearings, and further consideration by the Senate.
- Has S. 5524 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5524. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5524?
- S. 5524 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5524?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (24 Sep 2026).
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