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HR 7242 United States House · 119th Congress

Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

The Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026 expands workforce training in residential construction trades like carpentry and plumbing through the Job Corps program. It creates a $5,000 grant program for construction firms that hire and retain Job Corps graduates for 12 consecutive months, requiring verification via payroll records. The bill also mandates updating construction curricula every 24 months to include new technologies and facilitates partnerships between trade associations and Job Corps for apprenticeships. Funded by $200 million in fiscal year 2026 appropriations, it directly affects Job Corps trainees, residential construction employers, and workforce development programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5,000 grants to construction firms for hiring Job Corps graduates, funding workforce training programs through government spending.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands construction workforce training via Job Corps and provides grants for hiring graduates, directly supporting housing development by increasing skilled labor for residential construction.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training via Job Corps and incentivizes hiring/training construction workers through $5k grants for retention, directly advancing employment opportunities.95% confidence
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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