# 119-hr-7242: Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

119-hr-7242, Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7242
- Congress: 119
- Title: Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expands and funds training and hiring incentives to grow the residential construction workforce.** This bill would prioritize carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC training and create incentives to move Job Corps graduates into residential construction jobs. - Job Corps graduates: Easier hiring pathways and employer incentives. Employers who hire a graduate within 6 months and keep them for 12 consecutive months can trigger a $5,000 hiring grant. - Employers and firms: Residential construction companies can receive grants for hiring validated Job Corps graduates and must provide documentation such as W-2s or payroll tax filings to certify employment. - Training programs and industry partners: The bill creates a framework for industry partnerships and curricula alignment and directs resources to expand residential construction programs. *Would authorize $200 million for fiscal year 2026 to support the training expansions, hiring grants, and partnership activities, increasing federal spending.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- Employer grants for hiring Job Corps grads: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would require the Labor Secretary to set up a grant program within one year. A residential construction firm would get $5,000 for each eligible Job Corps residential construction graduate it hires. The hire must occur within 6 months of the graduate finishing the program and th…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7242 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7242)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7242 (as of 2026-04-21).