Bill · H.R. 7242· House(119-HR-7242)
Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Janelle Bynum
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026 seeks to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It directs the Secretary to prioritize training programs in residential construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC. The bill establishes a grant program to incentivize residential construction firms to hire and retain Job Corps graduates. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary facilitate agreements with large trade associations for graduates to enter registered apprenticeship programs. Finally, it requires workforce councils to update construction curricula every 24 months to include new technologies.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill creates specific career pathways and training opportunities for Job Corps graduates, who are typically young adults.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill incentivizes the hiring of Job Corps graduates through a $5,000 grant program for residential construction firms.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill provides job training and employment pathways for individuals coming out of Job Corps programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Training Opportunities: The Secretary will prioritize training in residential construction trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC (Section 2(a)). This focuses resources on specific skilled trades.
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Financial Incentives for Employers: Residential construction firms can receive a $5,000 grant if they hire a Job Corps graduate within 6 months of program completion and employ them for 12 consecutive months (Section 2(b)).
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Career Advancement Pathways: The Secretary is tasked with facilitating agreements so that Job Corps graduates can enter registered apprenticeship programs through large trade associations (Section 2(c)).
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Modernized Education: Workforce councils will be required to update residential construction curricula every 24 months to include new construction technologies (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Burden for Employers: To receive the $5,000 grant, residential construction firms must submit documentation such as W-2s or payroll tax filings to the Secretary to verify employment (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House