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Federal Jobs Guarantee Pilot: New Employment Opportunities and Worker Benefits

This bill creates a pilot program to guarantee jobs for residents in areas with high unemployment rates. It ensures participants receive fair wages, health insurance, and essential support services like childcare and transportation.
Key points
Guaranteed jobs for adults living in selected areas with high unemployment.
Wages set at the highest applicable local, prevailing, or collective bargaining rate.
Health insurance coverage comparable to that of federal government employees.
Mandatory paid sick leave and paid family leave for all program participants.
Funding for support services including childcare, transportation, and housing assistance.
Up to 8 weeks of paid job training to prepare participants for their new roles.
Focus on jobs in childcare, senior care, clean energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3864
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guaranteed jobs for adults living in selected areas with high unemployment.
  • Wages set at the highest applicable local, prevailing, or collective bargaining rate.
  • Health insurance coverage comparable to that of federal government employees.
  • Mandatory paid sick leave and paid family leave for all program participants.
  • Funding for support services including childcare, transportation, and housing assistance.
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid job training to prepare participants for their new roles.
  • Focus on jobs in childcare, senior care, clean energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-27.

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Benefits Economy