H.R. 1642: Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-26):
Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025
This bill requires Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers to provide educational information to small businesses about hiring graduates of career and technical education programs.
This includes, as appropriate, connecting small businesses with career and technical education programs to assist students and graduates of such programs with identifying career opportunities.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Johnny Olszewski, Jr. | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Derek Tran | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Tony Wied | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Maggie Goodlander | D NH 2025-03-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1642 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1642?
H.R. 1642 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1642 are available on congress.gov.
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