What does Preamble of HR 4575 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program. The grant program is intended to address forestry workforce development needs. The bill's purpose is to address forestry workforce development and related matters.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4575 do?

This bill is formally titled the Jobs in the Woods Act.

What does FORESTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. of HR 4575 do?

This section establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture for career pathway training programs in forestry. Eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and institutions of higher education, can apply for grants. Grants are authorized between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and can last up to four years. Applications must demonstrate capacity to carry out a training program, a need for the program, a plan for sustainability, and a projection of reach. Priority will be given to applications addressing an aging workforce and youth migration, partnering with secondary, vocational, or community colleges, and demonstrating workforce placement abilities. Grant funds must be used for career pathway training programs related to forestry operations and forestry products industries. Eligible areas are defined as nonmetropolitan areas that qualify as low-income communities, have access to broadband, or have a population of 50,000 or fewer inhabitants. The term 'career pathway' is defined by reference to section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

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Jobs in the Woods Act — HR. 4575

Last updated: 7/21/2025 · Introduced: 7/21/2025

Author: Marie Perez (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Jobs in the Woods Act establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to fund career pathway training programs in forestry.
Grants, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 over four years, are available to organizations like nonprofits, states, and colleges operating in eligible rural and low-income areas.
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually from 2026 to 2030 to support these forestry workforce development initiatives, prioritizing programs addressing workforce aging and youth migration.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1336(In Committee)Official page

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