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S 1336119th CongressIntroduced

Jobs in the Woods Act

Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Establishes a USDA grant program for forestry workforce development in rural communities.

Key Points

  • 1Creates competitive grant program for forestry career pathway training
  • 2Targets nonmetropolitan areas with broadband access and populations under 20,000
  • 3Authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2029
  • 4Prioritizes addressing aging workforce and youth migration
  • 5Partners with secondary schools, vocational schools, and community colleges
  • 6Grants range from $500,000 to $2,000,000 for up to 4 years

Impact Areas

Forestry industryRural workforce developmentAgriculture Department programsVocational educationRural economic developmentNatural resource management
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