S. 500: CAREER Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] |
| Policy area | Labor and Employment |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-10):
Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry Act of 2025 or the CAREER Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes and expands programs to assist individuals in substance use disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA) Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant Program, which provides employment training and recovery support services in coordination with state and local stakeholders. The bill further authorizes using 5% of such grant funds for transportation services and requires grantees to report on the employment and earnings outcomes of program participants.
The bill also reauthorizes through FY20230 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Recovery Housing Pilot Program, which assists states in providing individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder with stable, temporary housing for up to two years.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-10 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-05-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 500 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 500?
S. 500 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: CAREER Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 500 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).