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HR 5493 United States House · 119th Congress

USA Workforce Investment Act

HR 5493, the USA Workforce Investment Act, creates a federal tax credit for individual taxpayers who donate cash to approved workforce development or apprenticeship training programs. It directly affects U.S. individual taxpayers who contribute to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations listed under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill allows a credit of up to $1,700 per year for such donations, with adjustments for state tax credits and a prohibition on double-deducting the same contribution. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credit ($1,700/year) for individual donations to workforce programs, providing direct tax relief to taxpayers while incentivizing private investment in public workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for donations to workforce training programs, directly funding employment development initiatives under WIOA framework.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sep 18, 2025
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Lloyd Smucker
Lloyd Smucker
RRepublican
PA
11
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Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
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Photo of Max L. Miller
Max L. Miller
RRepublican
OH
7
Co
Photo of Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
RRepublican
PA
16
Co
Photo of Nathaniel Moran
Nathaniel Moran
RRepublican
TX
1