S. 500 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
CAREER Act of 2025
S. 500 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 10, 2025, sponsored by Mitch McConnell with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Feb 10, 2025)
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- H.R. 20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- H.R. 989: To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
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- H.R. 1156: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1319: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
- H.R. 1895: Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act
- S. 1950: Susan Muffley Act of 2025
- H.R. 2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- H.R. 2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
- S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “S. 500 (119th Congress): CAREER Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-s-500/career-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).