U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1607: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1607 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2026 Ms. Bonamici (for herself and Mr. Guthrie ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Workforce Development Month . Whereas support for the education, talent development, and career advancement of the workforce in the United States, known as workforce development , is crucial to the ability of the United States to compete in the global economy; Whereas collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including State and local workforce development boards, State and local governments, Governors, State and local education entities, workforce, and human services agencies, community colleges, local employers, employment service providers, and community-based organizations, provides for long-term, sustainable, and successful workforce development across existing economic sectors and emerging industries; Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in July 2026 that there are approximately 7,271,000 unfilled jobs in the United States, which decreases corporate productivity, reduces the local tax base, and hinders global competitiveness; Whereas 76 percent of business leaders say greater support for skills development would help their businesses; Whereas, in 2024, 39,600,000 Americans quit their jobs, many of whom did so to try to improve their employment situation; Whereas, as of August 2026 in the United …
Sponsors
- Suzanne Bonamici (D) · primary sponsor
- Brett Guthrie (R, HD-KY-2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Labor and Employment
Common questions
- What is HR1607?
- HR1607 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".
- What is the status of HR1607?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1607?
- Suzanne Bonamici (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1607?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1607
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