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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7576Taxation

AI Workforce Training Act

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This bill matters because it directly addresses the growing demand for AI skills in the American workforce. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into industries, many jobs will require new technical capabilities. If passed, this law would provide a financial incentive for businesses to train their existing employees, rather than just seeking new hires with AI expertise, potentially helping current workers stay competitive and adapt to new job requirements.

Without this bill, businesses might be less inclined to invest heavily in AI training due to the associated costs, potentially leading to a wider skills gap and hindering the country's economic competitiveness in AI development and adoption. By offering a tax credit, the bill aims to accelerate the upskilling of the workforce, fostering innovation, and ensuring that American workers are prepared for the jobs of the future.

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PROVISION 01

Creates a new tax credit for businesses, allowing them to claim 30% of their qualified artificial intelligence training expenses.

This directly incentivizes companies to invest in developing AI skills among their employees.

PROVISION 02

Sets a maximum credit of $2,500 per employee per year, which will be adjusted for inflation starting in 2027.

This limits the financial incentive per employee while still providing a meaningful benefit for training investments.

PROVISION 03

Defines "qualified artificial intelligence training expenses" to include costs for accredited programs, employee wages during training, and expenses for developing or providing in-house training.

This clarifies what types of AI training activities are eligible for the tax credit, covering a broad range of training methods.

PROVISION 04

Prohibits businesses from claiming other tax credits or deductions for the same expenses used to claim this AI training credit.

This prevents companies from receiving multiple federal tax benefits for the same training investment.

PROVISION 05

Directs the Secretaries of Treasury, Labor, and Commerce to launch a public outreach campaign and report annually to Congress on its effectiveness and outcomes.

This ensures that businesses are aware of the new tax credit and provides accountability for the program's impact.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7576

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 13, 2026

Last actionFeb 13, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2026

House BillHR 7576Taxation

AI Workforce Training Act

INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2026

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Creates a new tax credit for businesses, allowing them to claim 30% of their qualified artificial intelligence training expenses.

This directly incentivizes companies to invest in developing AI skills among their employees.

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Sets a maximum credit of $2,500 per employee per year, which will be adjusted for inflation starting in 2027.

This limits the financial incentive per employee while still providing a meaningful benefit for training investments.

high

Defines "qualified artificial intelligence training expenses" to include costs for accredited programs, employee wages during training, and expenses for developing or providing in-house training.

This clarifies what types of AI training activities are eligible for the tax credit, covering a broad range of training methods.

med

Prohibits businesses from claiming other tax credits or deductions for the same expenses used to claim this AI training credit.

This prevents companies from receiving multiple federal tax benefits for the same training investment.

med

Directs the Secretaries of Treasury, Labor, and Commerce to launch a public outreach campaign and report annually to Congress on its effectiveness and outcomes.

This ensures that businesses are aware of the new tax credit and provides accountability for the program's impact.

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment

Public outreach campaign to be developed and carried out.

Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment, and annually thereafter

First report to Congress on the public outreach campaign and its measurable outcomes.

Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

Effective date for the amendments made by this section.

Taxable years beginning after 2026

Inflation adjustment for the dollar limitation begins.

GLOSSARY

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Tax Credit: A direct reduction in the amount of income tax a person or company owes, dollar for dollar, which is more valuable than a deduction.
Internal Revenue Code of 1986: The official collection of laws in the United States that governs federal taxes.
Taxable Year: The annual accounting period used for calculating taxes, typically a calendar year for individuals or a fiscal year for businesses.
Qualified Artificial Intelligence Training Expenses: Specific costs related to teaching employees about artificial intelligence that are eligible for the new tax credit, such as class fees, employee wages during training, and expenses for developing internal training programs.
General Business Credit: A collection of several business-related tax credits that companies can use to reduce their tax liability, subject to certain limits.
Cost-of-Living Adjustment: An increase in benefits or amounts to account for inflation, meaning the rising cost of goods and services over time.
Prompt Engineering: The process of designing and refining instructions or 'prompts' given to an artificial intelligence model to guide its behavior and generate desired outputs.

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