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- Secured assistance for SHRM affiliates with the expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program
- Advocated for Modernized Health Savings Plans Rules through key changes in the CARES Act
- Connected HR professionals and business leaders to lawmakers with over 1,600 unique interactions at the federal and state levels
- Increased the ways employers can help students by advocating for the expansion of employer-provided education assistance to include student loan repayment
- Protected the employer-employee relationship in California through important changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
- Showcased powerful women’s voices through SHRM’s partnership with the National Foundation for Women Legislators to celebrate 100 years of the 19th Amendment
- Paved the way for a permanent option for remote examination of documentation related to the Form I-9 that successfully modernizes the employment verification process without sacrificing safety or security
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SHRM Advocacy Alerts
Urge Congress to Keep Health Care Affordable for All Americans
As the President and Congress consider next steps that directly affect health care coverage, affordability, and employer-sponsored benefits, SHRM urges lawmakers to work together on a bipartisan, sustainable path forward.
Support the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025 (H.R.2910)
Millions of young people in the U.S. are disconnected from school and work, limiting their future opportunities. The bipartisan Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025 would fund programs that provide career exploration, job readiness training, mentoring, and work-based learning — helping “opportunity youth” gain the skills they need for long-term success. SHRM supports this bill because it strengthens the education-to-employment pipeline and connects youth with employers to build a future-ready workforce. Take action today to help prepare the next generation of workers.
Support the Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 (H.R. 1642)
The Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 builds stronger connections between education and employment by helping CTE graduates successfully enter the workforce or even launch their own businesses. By directing SBDCs and WBCs to support employers and graduates alike, this bipartisan bill strengthens the K–12 talent pipeline, empowers small businesses, and ensures students are better prepared for long-term career success. SHRM supports this legislation as part of our commitment to advancing workforce readiness and expanding opportunity.
Urge Congress to Reauthorize WIOA
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is critical to ensuring workers gain the skills they need and employers can access a job-ready talent pool. As Congress considers reauthorization, SHRM urges action to modernize WIOA so it reflects today’s workforce needs—by streamlining access to training, supporting diverse workers and employers, and promoting skills-based hiring. HR professionals and advocates have an important role to play in urging Congress to act now.
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