H.R. 6655 — A Stronger Workforce for America Act
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC-5]
Bill Introduced: 2023-12-07
Latest Action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [2024-04-10]
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-10]
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
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Bill Description:
This legislation reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act through FY 2030 and makes comprehensive updates to federal workforce, youth, adult education and employment service programs. The bill aims to strengthen labor market data use, align education and training programs with employer needs, integrate employment services, and increase accountability for employment outcomes.
Evidence provisions:
- Establishes a three-tier evidence framework: Strong (experimental/randomized controlled trial), Moderate (quasi-experimental) and Promising (correlational with statistical controls).
- Includes alternative pathway for programs with "rationale based on high-quality research findings."
- Mandates ongoing evaluation of national grants and authorizes use of NDNH data for reporting and evaluation.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 101 amending WIOA § 3102. See lines ~3112–3117 (evaluation) and ~4378–4384 (NDNH access).
Last Updated: 2026-03-09