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Improved Career Counseling and Promotion of Skilled Trades for Youth

This act aims to increase awareness among young people about available career paths in skilled trades and technical professions. Through public awareness campaigns and enhanced career counseling, secondary students will have easier access to information about promising and well-paying jobs, which can help them choose their future educational and professional paths.
Key points
Introduction of nationwide public awareness campaigns and public service announcements promoting career and technical education programs.
Ensuring secondary students have access to better career counseling services and local labor market information, including skilled trades.
Supporting programs that prepare eligible youth for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors and occupations.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5295
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACCESS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5295.

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 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of nationwide public awareness campaigns and public service announcements promoting career and technical education programs.
  • Ensuring secondary students have access to better career counseling services and local labor market information, including skilled trades.
  • Supporting programs that prepare eligible youth for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors and occupations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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