Congress removes funding guarantee for out-of-school youth
H.R. 6413 — Workforce Flexibility Act · Filed by David Taylor (R-OH) · Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill removes a requirement in federal workforce law that 75% of certain youth training funds must go to out-of-school youth. It allows states and localities to redirect that money to other workforce activities without the out-of-school youth priority. The primary beneficiaries are workforce administrators seeking flexibility; the primary cost falls on out-of-school youth, who lose a statutory funding guarantee.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole function is to remove a statutory earmark (the 75% out-of-school youth priority) from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, giving administrators discretion over fund allocation. It is a straightforward deregulatory amendment to an existing workforce statute.
What the text implies
- Removes a statutory floor for out-of-school youth funding, but does not prohibit states/localities from maintaining the 75% allocation voluntarily—the practical effect depends on implementation choices not mandated by this bill.
- May shift resources toward in-school youth, incumbent workers, or employer-focused training if administrators prioritize other populations.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Out-of-school youth—a vulnerable population with documented barriers to employment—lose a statutory funding floor that ensured they received at least 75% of designated youth workforce resources. Removing this requirement allows funds to be redirected to other populations or administrative uses, reducing the guaranteed investment in this group.