Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7242

Construction Job Training and Hiring Incentives

Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

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This bill, introduced by Ms. Bynum, aims to get more people into the home-building industry by focusing federal training programs on trades like plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
Construction companies could receive a $5,000 grant for every Job Corps graduate they hire and keep on staff for at least one full year to encourage long-term employment.
The government would work directly with large trade groups to help graduates move straight from their training programs into official apprenticeships in the residential building industry.
To keep up with modern building methods, the training programs would be required to update their lessons every two years to include new construction technology and tools.
Congress would set aside $200 million in 2026 to pay for these training programs and the hiring bonuses for businesses.

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Jan 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7242

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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