H.R. 6416 · 119th Congress
Where it stands
Introduced. Latest step, Dec 3, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It would change 3 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
H.R. 6416 would change 3 sections of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Dec 3, 2025).
29 U.S.C. 3221 Native American programs
29 U.S.C. 3174 Use of funds for employment and training activities
29 U.S.C. 3225a Addressing economic and workforce impacts of the opioid crisis
New provisions of the bill's own
Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
29 U.S.C. 3221renumberedby H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(a)
The bill says: by redesignating section 172 as section 173; and
29 U.S.C. 3221added 172by H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(a)
172 Digital skills at work grant program.—(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Accelerated learning program models.— The term accelerated learning program models means evidence-informed strategies that support adult learners and workers in obtaining in-demand skills and credentials in an accelerated fashion, including integrated education and training, bridge programs, and work-based learning programs.(2) Digital equity.— The term digital equity means the condition in which individuals and communities have the information technology capacity that is needed for full participation in the society and economy of the United States.(3) Digital and information literacy skills.— The term digital and information literacy skills means the skills associated with—(A) using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information and complete tasks through existing and emerging technologies;(B) recognizing the extent and essence of an information need, assessing the security and reliability of information, and effectively using information; and(C) developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology.(4) Digitally resilient.— The term digitally resilient means—(A) with respect to an individual, an individual with the awareness, skills, agility, and confidence to be an empowered user of new technologies and to be able to adapt to changing digital skill demands by improving the capacity to problem-solve, improve and update skills, navigate digital transformations, and be active participants in society and the economy; and(B) with respect to a system, an education or workforce development system that—(i) has established processes and policies to adapt to evolving technological demands, buffer workers and businesses from the disruptive effects of rapid technological shifts, and foster the ability of an individual to create, critique, and use new technological tools; and(ii) offers multiple pathways to economic success and does not endorse any single type of technology or digital skill as the mechanism for economic mobility.(5) Digital workplace skills.— The term digital workplace skills—(A) means the broad array of foundational and more specialized skills (including basic, advanced, and applied skills) that enable an individual to be an effective user or creator of technology while on the job; and(B) includes industry-specific skills and skills that are transferable across industries.(6) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means an entity that is—(A) described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H) of section 60304(b)(2) of the Digital Equity Act of 2021 (47 U.S.C. 1723(b)(2)); or(B) an industry or sector partnership.(7) Individual with indicators of low digital and information literacy skills.— The term individual with indicators of low digital and information literacy skills means, with respect to a State, an individual who resides in such State and has—(A) an educational attainment of not more than a high school diploma or equivalent;(B) earnings in the bottom 2 quintiles of earnings in such State; or(C) limited English language proficiency.(8) Secretary.— The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor.(9) State.— The term State means a State or outlying area.(10) Working age resident.— The term working age resident means, with respect to a State, an individual who resides in such State and is not younger than 16 years of age and not older than 64 years of age.(b) Digital skills at work grants.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Commerce, award a grant in an amount described in paragraph (2) to each State that submits a complete application under paragraph (3) to expand digital workplace skills for individuals seeking jobs and individuals with barriers to employment.(2) Grant amount.— A grant to a State under paragraph (1) shall be in an amount that is the sum of—(A) an amount that bears the same ratio to 50 percent of the total amount of grants made available to all States under paragraph (1) as the population of such State bears to the total population of all States;(B) an amount that bears the same ratio to 25 percent of the total amount of grants made available to all States under paragraph (1) as the population of working age residents in the State bears to the total population of working age residents of all States; and(C) an amount that bears the same ratio to 25 percent of the total amount of grants made available to all States under paragraph (1) as the population of individuals with indicators of low digital and information literacy skills in the State bears to the total population of individuals with indicators of low digital and information literacy skills of all States.(3) Application.— To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including—(A) a description of—(i) how the State will use any grant amounts awarded to expand digital workplace skills for individuals seeking jobs and individuals with barriers to employment in an efficient and expeditious manner;(ii) the period in which the State will expend the grant funds awarded under the grant; and(iii) the budget for the activities that the grant funds will support;(B) a demonstration, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the State is capable of carrying out the State activities under this subsection in a competent manner and in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws;(C) a description of the steps the State will take to ensure that the State is supporting or building digitally resilient systems and individuals;(D) a disclosure of the source and amount of other Federal, State, or outside funding sources from which the State receives, or has applied for, funding for activities or projects to
The bill says: by inserting after section 171 the following:
29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)(x)changedby H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(c)
The bill says: in clause (x), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)(xi)changedby H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(c)
The bill says: in clause (xi), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)added (xii)by H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(c)
(xii) training in digital and information literacy skills, as defined in section 172(a).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
29 U.S.C. 3225a(g)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 6416 Sec. 3(d)
(C) funds that remain available under section172(f)173(g) of such Act. of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3227(f)).
The bill says: Section 8041(g)(2)(C) of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (29 U.S.C. 3225a(g)(2)(C)) is amended by striking "172(f)" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "173(g) of such Act.".
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