RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan AI Workforce Training Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy, introduced the bipartisan AI Workforce Training Act to help American workers and businesses prepare for the rapid integration of artificial intelligence across the economy. The bipartisan bill is co-led by Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). 

As artificial intelligence continues to advance at lightning speed — reshaping jobs, national security, health care, energy, and everyday life — this new bipartisan legislation will incentivize employers to invest in training for their workers by creating a new tax credit for workforce AI education. The legislation will help ensure workers can effectively use AI tools to boost productivity and remain competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

“AI is already changing how we work and that transformation will keep getting faster, and we can’t let the American worker get left behind,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Change is coming, and if we want America to continue to lead the world in AI innovation, we need to make sure American workers are ready for the jobs of the future. This bipartisan bill will help workers build critical AI skills, boost productivity, and strengthen our economy — all while keeping the United States at the front of the pack.”

“If quantum computing and AI are the future, our workforce can’t be left behind. This workforce tax credit gives them the training they need to compete for the high-paying tech jobs of tomorrow, right here at home,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). 

The AI Workforce Training Act will allow companies to claim a tax credit equal to 30% of qualified expenses, up to $2,500 per employee per year, for costs related to teaching workers how to use, manage, and build AI systems. Eligible expenses include accredited courses, workshops, certificate programs, and in-house instruction covering areas like data literacy, machine learning fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI ethics.

In addition to the tax credit, the legislation directs the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Commerce to launch a public outreach campaign to ensure businesses — especially small businesses — are aware of the new tax credit and how to access AI training resources.

Find the legislative text here.

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