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BUILDS Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5296 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Sep 11, 2025

What it does

The BUILDS Act would require the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to eligible industry or sector partnerships to promote infrastructure-related workforce development, including worker training, retention, and advancement in targeted sectors such as energy, construction, IT, utilities, and transportation. Grants would support planning and implementation activities, with implementation grants capped at $2.5 million and renewal grants at $1.5 million, each lasting up to three years, and would prioritize geographic diversity and partnerships demonstrating long-term sustainability and non-Federal cost-sharing. The bill aims to strengthen collaboration among businesses, labor…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 11, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 11, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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