The Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026 addresses job displacement caused by automation and advanced technology by expanding federal worker training programs. The bill authorizes competitive grants to industry partnerships—working with businesses, educational institutions, and workforce boards—to develop demonstration and pilot projects that retrain workers likely to lose jobs to automation, with particular focus on vulnerable populations including women, workers of color, and lower-wage earners. Grant recipients can use funds for skills training (including digital literacy and technology skills like coding), equipment purchases, job search assistance, training stipends, and supportive services like childcare and transportation assistance. The bill requires grantees to report on worker outcomes, including how many participants successfully transition to new jobs and earn higher wages. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, though the specific total amount is not set in the legislation and will be determined through the appropriations process, with an additional $40 million annually allocated specifically for national dislocated worker grants.
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