BUILDS Act: Infrastructure Investment and Workforce Skills Development
This act aims to support workforce skills development in critical infrastructure sectors like transportation and energy through grants for industry partnerships. Citizens can gain better training opportunities, more stable employment, and career advancement, contributing to improved public services and economic growth. These programs will also assist individuals facing employment barriers by offering support and training.
Key points
Grants for businesses and organizations to train and develop workers in infrastructure sectors (transportation, energy, IT, construction).
Support for individuals with employment barriers through training programs, counseling, and job placement assistance.
Apprenticeship and work-based learning programs with paid experience, leading to permanent employment.
Improved infrastructure quality and public services due to a better-trained workforce.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5296
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-11