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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9438

SKILL Act

Workforce Training: Tax Credits for Businesses

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The SKILL Act was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Ways and Means. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled for this bill at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While job training is a popular topic, this bill is in the very early stages and will need more support from both parties to move through the powerful tax committee.

Key Points

  • This bill creates a new tax credit for businesses that help schools train workers. Companies can get $2,500 for every student who finishes a supported program and another $2,500 if they hire that student for a full-time job.
  • It targets businesses that work with public community colleges or technical schools. To get the credit, companies must help design classes, offer internships, or donate money and equipment to the training programs.
  • The goal is to close the skills gap by encouraging companies to invest in local education. It helps students get training for real-world jobs and makes it easier for businesses to find workers with the right skills.
  • The government would set aside $500 million each year from 2027 to 2031 for these credits. Each state would get a share of the money based on how many people live there.
  • If passed, the program would start for the 2027 tax year. State agencies would be responsible for picking which businesses qualify for the credits through a competitive process.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jun 24, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Related Bills

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SKILL Act

Bill NumberHR 9438
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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