Bills · HR 7242
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7242Labor and Employment
Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION JAN 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the shortage of skilled labor in the housing construction industry, which can impact housing availability and affordability. By increasing the number of trained construction workers, it could help speed up home building, potentially making homes more accessible and lowering costs over time. This also creates new job opportunities and career paths for individuals interested in the trades, providing a pathway to stable employment and good wages.
If this bill becomes law, it means a direct investment in workforce development for a critical sector and provides financial incentives for businesses to hire new talent. If it doesn't pass, the existing challenges of finding enough skilled workers for home construction could continue, potentially contributing to slower housing development and ongoing affordability issues in many communities across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prioritizes and expands training programs for residential construction trades within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
This directly funnels resources into training people for high-demand jobs in building homes.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a $5,000 grant program for residential construction firms that hire and retain Job Corps graduates from residential construction programs for 12 months.
This provides a financial incentive for businesses to hire newly trained workers, bridging the gap between training and employment.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary to facilitate agreements with trade associations to accept Job Corps graduates into registered apprenticeship programs.
This ensures that initial training leads to advanced, formalized skill development and career progression.
PROVISION 04
Mandates regular review and update of residential construction curricula to include new construction technologies.
This keeps training relevant and ensures workers are prepared for modern building practices.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $200,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026 to support these new programs and initiatives.
This provides the necessary financial backing to implement the bill's provisions and achieve its goals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 27
Introduced in House
JAN 27
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7242
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Last actionJan 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026
House BillHR 7242Labor and Employment
Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 27, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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