Jobs Now Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Jobs Now Act of 2025 creates a pilot program to help local governments and community organizations retain, employ, or train public service employees. The program will provide grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations, with at least 50% of funds required to retain employees facing layoffs due to budget cuts. The bill encourages grantees to prioritize hiring veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving unemployment benefits, and gives priority to areas with high unemployment rates.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 2-year pilot program to award grants to local governments and community organizations.
- Requires at least 50% of grant funds to be used for employee retention.
- Encourages grantees to prioritize hiring veterans, individuals with disabilities, and unemployed workers.
- Provides priority to local governments and organizations in areas with high unemployment rates.
Who is affected
- Local governments
- Community-based organizations
- Veterans
- Individuals with disabilities
- Unemployed workers
Notable changes
- Expands the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to include this pilot program.
- Specifies a minimum requirement for using grant funds to retain employees.
- Introduces a prioritization system based on local economic conditions.
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