What does Preamble of Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The amendment would add a Workforce data quality initiative.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026.

What does WORKFORCE DATA QUALITY INITIATIVE. of Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Workforce Data Quality Initiative within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Secretary is required to use 5-10 percent of funds from Section 132(a)(2)(A) and potentially funds from Section 172(d) to award grants. Eligible entities, such as State agencies or consortia, can apply for grants to create or enhance workforce longitudinal data systems. Applications must include a description of proposed activities, expected outcomes, and how the activities will support performance reporting, data standardization, and real-time data collection. Priority will be given to States that have not previously received grants for this purpose and demonstrate a substantial need to improve their data infrastructure. Grant funds can be used for activities like expanding credential adoption, participating in multistate data collaboratives, and enhancing collaboration with private sector entities. Grants may be awarded for up to three years and are intended to supplement, not supplant, existing funding. Recipients must submit a report to the Secretary within 180 days of the grant period's conclusion detailing activities and improvements.

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Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/6/2026 · Introduced: 4/6/2026

Author: Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

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This bill establishes the Workforce Data Quality Initiative to improve workforce data systems nationwide.
The initiative provides grants to state agencies and consortia to enhance data infrastructure, standardize data collection, and expand credential adoption.
Grant recipients must report on activities and improvements, and funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing funding.

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