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H.R. 447 (117th)

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

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Introduced

25 January 2021

Last action

25 February 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Subjects

Education

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21 July 2025

Education

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Summary

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor, provides for related grant programs, and contains related provisions. 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 under 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 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 under this bill.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 February 2021

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 85 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

    Source: Floor

  5. 5 February 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 5 February 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

    Source: Floor

  7. 5 February 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 February 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 February 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 85. (consideration: CR H393-440)

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 February 2021

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 February 2021

    Passed

    Mr. Scott (VA) asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 447 to strike lines 1 through 6 on page 21 and insert revised language. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

5 February 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 247 · No 173 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

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