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Jobs Now Act: Grants to Retain and Create Public Service Jobs

This act establishes a two-year pilot program to help local governments and community organizations retain existing public service jobs and create new ones. The goal is to prevent layoffs due to budget cuts and support employment, especially for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and the unemployed.
Key points
Local governments and community organizations can receive grants to retain employees providing public services who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.
Remaining grant funds can be used to create new public service positions or train individuals for these roles.
Priority for grants is given to areas with high unemployment, foreclosure, and poverty rates.
The program encourages hiring veterans, individuals with disabilities, unemployment benefit recipients, and dislocated workers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_714
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jobs Now Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_714.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local governments and community organizations can receive grants to retain employees providing public services who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.
  • Remaining grant funds can be used to create new public service positions or train individuals for these roles.
  • Priority for grants is given to areas with high unemployment, foreclosure, and poverty rates.
  • The program encourages hiring veterans, individuals with disabilities, unemployment benefit recipients, and dislocated workers.
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. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24].

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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