HRES 690119th CongressIntroduced

Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Introduced: Sep 10, 2025

Labor & Employment

Standard Summary

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H. Res. 690 is a non-binding House of Representatives resolution that Expresses support for designating September 2025 as “National Workforce Development Month.” The measure underscores the importance of workforce development to U.S. economic competitiveness and outlines the role of a broad coalition of stakeholders—federal and state governments, workforce boards, colleges, employers, employment services, and community organizations—in delivering effective training and career pathways. It cites existing programs and laws (notably the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wagner-Peyser Act, and Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act) and presents statistics and trends to illustrate the ongoing need for skills development, retraining, and expanded access to work-based learning. The resolution is largely symbolic, signaling congressional support and urging federal initiatives to promote workforce development, but it does not create new programs or authorize funding.

Key Points

1The House expresses support for designating September 2025 as National Workforce Development Month.
2It endorses federal efforts to promote workforce development and acknowledges its broader economic benefits, including higher labor force participation and stronger economic growth.
3The resolution emphasizes the importance of collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders (state/local governments, workforce boards, education and human services agencies, community colleges, businesses, and community organizations).
4It references existing laws and programs (WIOA, Wagner-Peyser Act, and the Career and Technical Education Act) and the role of the public workforce system in providing employment services, training, and supportive services.
5It highlights data and arguments to support continued emphasis on workforce development, such as job openings, unemployment figures, and the need for upskilling in the face of technology and automation.

Impact Areas

Primary: U.S. workers and job seekers who participate in workforce development programs, including those facing barriers to employment (low income, long-term unemployment, disability, rural residents, etc.).Secondary: Employers and businesses, local and state governments, and workforce development providers (community colleges, American Job Centers, and apprenticeship programs) that deliver training and services.Additional impacts: The designation could raise public awareness, reinforce support for ongoing or expanded workforce initiatives, and potentially influence funding and policy priorities, though the resolution itself does not authorize new funding or create new mandates.

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