Critical Industry Skills Act

Introduced on 4/2/26

H. R. 8181

Introduced in House

April 2, 2026

Mr. Messmer introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require States to establish critical industry funds or certain industry or sector partnerships, and for other purposes.

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 “Critical Industry Skills Act”.