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.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 27, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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