Federal agencies would coordinate job programs through a shared plan

The Labor Secretary would prepare a four-year plan for federal job programs. The plan would guide all federal agencies involved in workforce development and evaluate all federal workforce programs. The plan would include recommendations to Congress. The plan would be due within one year of enactment, reviewed and updated at least every two years, and fully updated at least every four years. It would end eight years after enactment unless Congress renews it.

The Labor Secretary would establish the American Talent Working Group. Consultations would include employers, educators, unions, and state, local, and Tribal leaders. The group would meet at least annually and hold regional meetings. The group would be established within 120 days of enactment and end eight years after enactment unless Congress renews it.

The Comptroller General would evaluate the working group and the federal plan. The review would assess member participation and how well federal agencies carry out the plan. The first evaluation would occur at the end of the plan's four-year period, with an additional evaluation of each plan update.