Workforce Data Enhancement Act
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a grant program for a workforce data quality initiative, and for other purposes.
The Workforce Data Enhancement Act aims to improve the quality of workforce data by establishing a grant program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This would allow for better collection and use of data to support job training and employment services. The bill was introduced on April 23, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. Both Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat John Hickenlooper are co-sponsoring the bill.
This bill would primarily affect job training programs, employment services, and the entities managing workforce data. Enhanced data quality could lead to more effective job training programs, better job matching, and overall improvements in employment services. This means job seekers and employers might have access to more accurate and useful information, improving job placement and training outcomes.
As of April 23, 2026, the Workforce Data Enhancement Act has been introduced and referred to the relevant committee. There are no further actions recorded yet, and the bill is currently under review in the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It's important to follow future updates on its progress.
