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Investing in American Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-6752| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Investing in American Workers Act" introduces a new federal tax credit designed to incentivize employers to invest in the training and upskilling of their workforce. This credit, generally calculated as 20 percent of the excess qualified training expenditures over a three-year average, aims to support the development of a skilled labor force. To qualify, training expenditures must be for non-highly compensated employees and lead to a recognized postsecondary credential . Eligible training programs include registered apprenticeships, programs listed under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, those offered by community colleges or labor organizations, and employer-sponsored initiatives. A significant provision allows qualified small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to elect to apply a portion of this credit, up to $250,000, against their payroll taxes, rather than their income tax liability. This aims to make the credit more accessible and beneficial for smaller entities. The bill also mandates the Treasury Department to provide simplified filing methods for small businesses and requires the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance on the definition of "recognized postsecondary credential." Furthermore, regulations will be developed to require the collection of demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, for individuals receiving training under this credit.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5012
Investing in American Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2984
Investing in American Workers Act
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3489
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5012
    Investing in American Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2984
    Investing in American Workers Act


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3489
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-3489: Investing in American Workers Act

Investing in American Workers Act

USA119th CongressHR-6752| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
The "Investing in American Workers Act" introduces a new federal tax credit designed to incentivize employers to invest in the training and upskilling of their workforce. This credit, generally calculated as 20 percent of the excess qualified training expenditures over a three-year average, aims to support the development of a skilled labor force. To qualify, training expenditures must be for non-highly compensated employees and lead to a recognized postsecondary credential . Eligible training programs include registered apprenticeships, programs listed under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, those offered by community colleges or labor organizations, and employer-sponsored initiatives. A significant provision allows qualified small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to elect to apply a portion of this credit, up to $250,000, against their payroll taxes, rather than their income tax liability. This aims to make the credit more accessible and beneficial for smaller entities. The bill also mandates the Treasury Department to provide simplified filing methods for small businesses and requires the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance on the definition of "recognized postsecondary credential." Furthermore, regulations will be developed to require the collection of demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, for individuals receiving training under this credit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5012
Investing in American Workers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2984
Investing in American Workers Act
Dec 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3489
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5012
    Investing in American Workers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2984
    Investing in American Workers Act


  • December 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3489
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-3489: Investing in American Workers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted