S. 4008 — Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO]
Bill Introduced: 2024-03-20
Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [2024-03-20]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
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Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition
Bill Issue Area(s):
Post-secondary education and workforce development
Bill Description:
The legislation amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs.
Evidence provisions:
- Establishes “levels of evidence” (low/moderate/high).
- Authorizes funding to test, pilot and scale evidence-based programs.
- Reserves 10% of funds for technical assistance, research and evaluation.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2 amending Sec. 169 of WIOA § 3224
Last Updated: 2026-03-09