H.R. 447National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

4 recorded actions228 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Robert C. "Bobby" Scott [D-VA-03]
Cosponsors: 91 · 81 Democrats · 10 Republicans
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Committees: Education and Workforce Committee, Judiciary Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Feb 25, 2021 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

IntroducedJan 25, 2021
Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor and for related grant programs.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. The OA's responsibilities include (1) supporting the development of apprenticeship models; (2) recognizing qualified state apprenticeship agencies, and operating apprenticeship offices in states without a recognized agency; (3) providing technical assistance to state agencies; (4) periodically updating requirements for each occupation in the apprenticeship program and determining whether to approve new occupations for the program; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) awarding grants provided by this bill.

The bill also establishes in statute the responsibilities of state apprenticeship agencies and offices, including (1) providing technical assistance to stakeholders, (2) resolving complaints, (3) establishing state performance goals, and (4) including in its written plan a description of how its apprenticeship programs align with the skills needs of the state's employers.

The OA shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Education to promote the integration and alignment of apprenticeship programs with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education.

The OA shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities to (1) expand national apprenticeship system programs, including by expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers.

The bill provides statutory authority for criteria for various programs, including (1) quality standards for apprenticeships, (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice, and (3) acceptable uses for grant funds awarded by this bill.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system.

Labor shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of national apprenticeship system programs.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 447 as passed House on Feb 5, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Feb 5, 2021Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveFeb 5, 2021

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House Feb 5, 2021 · the primary vote

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National Apprenticeship Act

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247 Yea 173 Nay 11 not voting

Party-line vote 28 of 420 voting members broke with their own party: 28 Republicans.

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Democratic220 members

Republican211 members

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Cosponsors91 · 81 Democrats · 10 Republicans

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Who lobbied on H.R. 44765 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 447 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERSIts PAC: Association of Equipment Manufacturers PAC

Agriculture · Economics/Economic Development · Environment/Superfund · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace +14 more18 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INCfiled by ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.Its PAC: Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. PAC

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Environment/Superfund · Health Issues · Government Issues +8 more11 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPT AFL-CIOfiled by BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPT., AFL-CIO

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Environment/Superfund · Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear +8 more10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERSIts PAC: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 PEF

Transportation · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Energy/Nuclear · Budget/Appropriations +3 more10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGEfiled by THE HAMM CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

Education · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Budget/Appropriations10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Insurance · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Agriculture +9 more10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETYfiled by POTOMAC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC

Trade (domestic/foreign) · Environment/Superfund · Roads/Highway · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +6 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

KINDERCARE EDUCATION, LLCfiled by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP

Education · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Agriculture9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAIts PAC: Laborers' International Union of North America PAC

Transportation · Health Issues · Retirement · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace +6 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERSIts PAC: Build PAC of the National Association of Home Builders

Transportation · Banking · Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality) +16 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

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