Bills · HR 3871
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3871Taxation
Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the American workforce and support critical infrastructure development. By making it financially easier for businesses to train new workers through apprenticeships, it could lead to more skilled jobs, particularly in sectors like construction, IT, and manufacturing that are vital for maintaining and improving roads, bridges, internet, and other essential systems. This is important at a time when many industries face skilled labor shortages.
If this bill becomes law, we could see an increase in companies offering apprenticeships, providing pathways to well-paying jobs without requiring a traditional four-year college degree. It also specifically targets support for military families and veterans transitioning to civilian careers, which addresses a key societal need. If it doesn't pass, businesses might have less incentive to invest in these training programs, potentially slowing down workforce development and the growth of skilled trades.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a tax credit for employers who hire individuals into qualified registered apprenticeship programs.
Encourages businesses to invest in workforce training and development.
PROVISION 02
Provides a higher tax credit ($6,000) for apprentices who are recently separated veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, or military spouses, compared to $3,000 for other apprentices.
Targets support for specific populations, recognizing their unique employment challenges.
PROVISION 03
Limits the credit to apprentices enrolled in "infrastructure-related occupations" as defined by the Secretary of Labor, initially including construction, installation, production, and certain IT roles.
Focuses apprenticeship growth on sectors deemed critical for national infrastructure.
PROVISION 04
The credit is available for the first year of enrollment and potentially a second year if the program requires 3,000 or more on-the-job learning hours.
Provides a sustained incentive for employers to participate in longer, more comprehensive training programs.
PROVISION 05
Defines an "apprenticeship employee" as a new hire enrolled in a qualified registered apprenticeship program for an infrastructure-related occupation, excluding certain contractors or existing employees.
Ensures the credit is for new investments in formal, government-recognized training.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
4
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3871
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3871Taxation
Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
2
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