119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8210
# A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 H.R. 8210 overhauls federal workforce development programs to emphasize employer partnerships, skills-based hiring, and measurable outcomes. The bill restructures how states organize and fund training initiatives through "one-stop" career centers and creates new grant programs for community colleges, youth apprenticeships, and reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals. States must use real-time labor market data to track economic conditions, evaluate occupational licensing barriers, and prioritize funding for evidence-based programs, while training providers face stricter eligibility requirements and performance standards tied to credential attainment, job placement, and median earnings. Implementation begins in the first full program year after enactment, with the Department of Labor issuing regulations within 12 months to guide states and local workforce areas through the transition.