Investing in American Workers Act
Congress proposes new tax credit to reward employers for job training that leads to credentials
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill gives employers a tax break when they spend more on training workers than they did in recent years.
- The credit is aimed at workers who are not top-paid employees, so it mostly targets everyday workers, not executives.
- Training has to lead to a real credential like an apprenticeship certificate, a state license, or a college degree—basic on-the-job training may not count.
- Small businesses and some nonprofit employers could choose to use up to $250,000 of the credit to lower their payroll tax bill, which can help even if they don’t owe much income tax.
- If it becomes law, it would start for tax years after it’s enacted, and the government would set clearer rules on what training programs and credentials qualify.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Votes
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S3489 — Investing in American Workers Act (Legislative Tracking)
Bill-tracking entry showing the Investing in American Workers Act introduced in the Senate on Dec. 16, 2025 and referred to the Finance Committee.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Investing in American Workers Act
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