House File No. 1004 is a proposed legislative bill that aims to allocate funds to a program called Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats. The main purpose of the bill is to provide financial support totaling $238,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. These funds will be appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry.

The money is specifically intended for a grant to the organization Building Strong Communities to support the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. This program focuses on assisting members of the National Guard, reserves, active duty military members, and veterans by helping them enter apprenticeship programs that are registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. Moreover, it aims to connect these individuals to career training and employment opportunities in the building and construction industries.

The bill also stipulates that the program's processes concerning recruitment, selection, employment, and training must be non-discriminatory on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, receipt of public assistance, or age.