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SKILL Act

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

US HR 9438 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Jun 24, 2026

What it does

The SKILL Act would create a federal tax credit for businesses that contribute to educational and workforce training consortia programs, offering up to $2,500 per student who earns a degree, certificate, or credential through a qualifying program—either for students completing the program or for those hired full-time by the employer after earning such credentials. The credit is limited by a national cap of $500 million per year from 2027 through 2031, allocated to states based on population, with state agencies distributing funds competitively to qualifying employers. Qualifying employers must be certified by a designated state agency for activities such as curriculum development,…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 24, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 24, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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