American Workforce Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5779 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5779 To establish a program of workforce development as an alternative to college for all, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 17, 2025 Mr. Miller of Ohio introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a program of workforce development as an alternative to college for all, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) American workforce contract.--The term ``American workforce contract'' means a contract approved by the Director, and entered into by an employer and a prospective trainee under section 4(b)(6). (2) American workforce program.--The term ``American workforce program'' means a program established under section 4(a) that provides, for each participating trainee, a paid, full-time position in which the trainee is engaged in-- (A) structured on-the-job work, as specified by the American workforce contract involved; and (B) educational workforce training described in section 4(f), as specified by the American workforce contract. (3) Competency-based credential.--The term ``competency- based credential'' means a credential awarded on the basis of a performance-based test that-- (A) is taken to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and abilities essential to the industry or occupation; and (B) does not place restrictions on how, when, or where the test taker studied and acquired the knowledge and abilities. (4) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of