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More Support for Job Seekers: Transport, Care, Internet, and More

This act expands the types of help available to people in workforce development programs. It includes support for transportation, child care, housing, food, mental health, internet access, and financial aid to make it easier to participate in training and find jobs.
Key points
Expanded Definition of Supportive Services: Now includes transportation, child care, housing, food, mental health care, substance use treatment, access to broadband/internet/digital devices, assistive technology, and needs-related payments.
Assistance with Benefits Access: Workforce programs will help individuals apply for and access federal, state, tribal, or local benefit programs.
Support for Youth: Youth programs will provide or connect youth to supportive services, including food, health, and mental health care, and financial literacy education.
Support After Finding Work: Adults and dislocated workers can receive supportive services (excluding needs-related payments) for up to 12 months after starting a job if they cannot get them elsewhere.
Needs-Related Payments: Unemployed adults and dislocated workers not receiving unemployment benefits may receive financial aid to enable participation in training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7406
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2022-04-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supportive Services Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7406.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Definition of Supportive Services: Now includes transportation, child care, housing, food, mental health care, substance use treatment, access to broadband/internet/digital devices, assistive technology, and needs-related payments.
  • Assistance with Benefits Access: Workforce programs will help individuals apply for and access federal, state, tribal, or local benefit programs.
  • Support for Youth: Youth programs will provide or connect youth to supportive services, including food, health, and mental health care, and financial literacy education.
  • Support After Finding Work: Adults and dislocated workers can receive supportive services (excluding needs-related payments) for up to 12 months after starting a job if they cannot get them elsewhere.
  • Needs-Related Payments: Unemployed adults and dislocated workers not receiving unemployment benefits may receive financial aid to enable participation in training.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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