Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

Key Points

• 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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