S 2855
Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025
Progress
Timeline
- Mar 19Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Summary
**What it does:** The Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act would create federal programs to support the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and similar technologies for job training and workforce development. **Who it affects:** - Workers seeking new skills or career changes - Students in vocational and technical programs - Employers looking to train their workforce - Educational institutions and training providers - Technology companies developing VR/AR training tools **What would change:** The bill would likely establish funding for immersive technology training programs, potentially create grants for schools and training centers to buy VR/AR equipment, and develop standards for using these technologies in workforce education. Workers could access more interactive, hands-on training experiences without needing expensive physical equipment or dangerous real-world practice environments. **Current status:** The bill is currently being reviewed by a Senate committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
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