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Mandating continuous data collection on the skilled technical workforce.

This bill mandates the government to establish a continuous system for collecting and analyzing data on the skilled technical workforce. This capability aims to provide better insights into labor market needs and skill gaps. Citizens benefit indirectly through potentially improved educational and training programs tailored to current technical job demands.
Key points
Requires the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics to create a plan for continuous data collection on the skilled technical workforce.
This data collection and analysis capability must be updated and maintained biennially (every two years).
The goal is to provide robust information for shaping education and workforce development policies.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7077
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Process start date: 2026-01-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to require a plan for data collection and analytical capability relating to the skilled technical workforce, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7077.

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 2026-01-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics to create a plan for continuous data collection on the skilled technical workforce.
  • This data collection and analysis capability must be updated and maintained biennially (every two years).
  • The goal is to provide robust information for shaping education and workforce development policies.
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. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-03.

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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