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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 20, 2026
BillsArmed Forces and National SecurityH.R. 8925Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8925In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security

Democrats propose expanding Job Corps for defense industry workforce training

Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe (D-CT)19 cosponsorsIntroduced May 20, 2026
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House committee
May 20
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (19)

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5 Democrats, 14 Republicans (of 19 shown).

Activity timeline

May 20
May 20
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 20
May 20
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 20
May 20
Introduced in House
May 20
May 20
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 20
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 20
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 20
Introduced in House
May 20
Introduced in House

All 19 cosponsors

5 Democrats · 14 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Republicans (14)

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