October 1, 2026
Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself, Mrs. Grijalva, and Ms. Lee of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of direct care workers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act of 2026” or the “Direct CARE Opportunity Act of 2026”.