United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 3401 — Pathways to Prosperity Act

Last action — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new grants program for community colleges to enhance workforce development programs.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    SEC. 172. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY COLLEGES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM.

    A new section 172 is added to establish a Community Colleges Workforce Development Grants Program.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are-- (1) to establish, improve, or expand high-quality workforce development programs at community colleges; and (2) to expand opportunities for individuals to obtain recognized postsecondary credentials that are nationally or regionally portable and stackable for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations.

    Outlines the purposes of the new section, focusing on enhancing community college workforce programs and credential opportunities.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (b) Strengthening Community Colleges Workforce Development Grants Program.-- (1) In general.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall, on a competitive basis, make grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in subsection (e).

    Establishes a grant-making process for community colleges to receive funding for workforce programs.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (2) Reservation.--Of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary may reserve not more than 2 percent for the administration of grants awarded under this section.

    Allows a reservation of funds for grant administration.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (c) Award Period.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Covered grant.--The term `covered grant' means-- (i) if the grant recipient received a first grant under this section for a period of more than 1 year, that first grant; and (ii) if the grant recipient received first and second grants...

    Defines the award periods for first and second grants under the new program.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (d) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible institution shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require.

    Establishes application requirements for eligible institutions seeking grants.

  • 29 U.S.C. 3221

    (e) Uses of Funds.-- (1) Eligible institution and industry partnership.--For the purpose of carrying out the activities specified in paragraphs (2) and (3), an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall establish a partnership...

    Describes the partnership requirements for institutions receiving grants.

Action History

  1. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3401?
S 3401 is sponsored by Marshall, Roger (Republican) and Warnock, Raphael G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3401?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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