H.R. 1797 expands federal employment services to two additional U.S. territories by amending the Wagner-Peyser Act to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa alongside existing territories like Guam and the Virgin Islands. This change gives these territories access to federal job training, employment assistance, and related services that were previously unavailable to them. Starting in the first fiscal year when total available funding exceeds fiscal year 2025 levels, both territories will receive federal allotments equal to half the amount given to Guam annually, ensuring they have dedicated resources for employment programs. The bill was introduced by Representatives King-Hinds and Radewagen in March 2025 and is intended to bring employment services parity across all U.S. territories.
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