What does Preamble of CREATES Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a grant program for States to improve or establish a credential repository, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a grant program. The Secretary of Labor would be required to establish this grant program. The grant program is intended for States to improve or establish a credential repository.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CREATES Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Credential Repository and Transparency in States Act' or the 'CREATES Act'.

What does PURPOSE. of CREATES Act do?

This Act aims to provide assistance to States. The assistance is intended for collecting, developing, analyzing, and sharing information. The information relates to credentials offered within each State. The quality of these credentials, including employer usage, is a focus. Education and career pathways leading to these credentials and occupations are also included. The Act seeks to facilitate the sharing of this information with individuals to aid in education and career decisions.

What does PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. of CREATES Act do?

This section authorizes grants to States to establish, expand, or improve State credential repositories. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are limited to a period of three years. The maximum grant amount is $10,000,000, with the amount determined by the number of credentials and training providers in the State. States must submit an application to the Secretary, including information on how they will establish or improve the repository and their data policy. States are required to establish a publicly accessible credential repository that identifies credentials and training providers, and includes information on program competencies, costs, and outcomes. The repository must align with existing eligibility lists and criteria for training providers. States are prohibited from collecting personally identifiable information in the repository. States must submit annual reports to the Secretary on the development and implementation of the credential repository.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of CREATES Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations for carrying out the Act. Funds appropriated under this section remain available until September 30, 2029.

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CREATES Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Lucy McBath (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program for states to create or improve repositories of information about credentials and training providers.
States receiving grants must develop publicly accessible repositories detailing credential competencies, costs, and outcomes, while protecting personal information.
The bill authorizes appropriations totaling up to $10,000,000 per state, over a three-year period, to support these credential repository initiatives.

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