# Senator Kelly Proposes AI Workforce Legislation

Senator Mark Kelly proposed the Make AI Work for Americans Act, which would establish a trust fund for worker training, paid service-to-career pathways, small-business support, and a stronger safety net as AI changes the labor market. The release reports support from national organizations and former officials, but gives no bill number, funding total, implementation schedule, or procurement action. For contractors, the proposal signals possible future demand in workforce development and small-business support, not a current solicitation or funded opportunity.

- The proposed areas include paid service-to-career pathways, community college and apprenticeship programs, and capital for new small businesses.
- Education and workforce providers, apprenticeship operators, and small-business support organizations can assess whether their services align with these proposed priorities; the signal does not identify an implementing agency or contracting vehicle.
- With no specified funding or timeline, there is no defined bid action now. Contractors can track legislative progress and look for subsequent agency or state-level funding announcements if the proposal advances.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Senate

### Key Quotes
> This legislation invests in paid service-to-career pathways, community college and apprenticeship programs, and capital for new small businesses.
> — Eric Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at UnidosUS

### Sources
- [Support Rolls in from Policymakers and National Organizations for Kelly’s Make AI Work for Americans Act - Senator Mark Kelly](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/support-rolls-in-from-policymakers-and-national-organizations-for-kellys-make-ai-work-for-americans-act/) - Kelly Senate