"I am proud to have my bill, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, advance to the House floor. This critical, bipartisan legislation will unlock skills development opportunities and help connect workers with high-demand career fields. Our skills education system is changing and a four-year degree is not a requirement for success. Many in-demand careers require skills that can be gained from a short-term program. Federal policy isn't aligned with this reality and needs to recognize that there are more pathways to a good job after high school than just a degree."