United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 8294 (116th)
National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
Introduced
17 September 2020
Last action
30 November 2020 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsors
Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], David Scott, Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Michael San Nicolas, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Subjects
Education
Source updated
21 July 2025
Summary
National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor (DOL), provides for related grant programs, and contains related provisions. The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within DOL. 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; and (5) 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 encouraging employer participation; and (2) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers. The bill also establishes in statute 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
17 September 2020
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
17 September 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 September 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 September 2020
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
Source: Committee
24 September 2020
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 November 2020
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-567, Part I.
Source: Committee
9 November 2020
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-567, Part I.
Source: Committee
9 November 2020
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Source: Calendars
9 November 2020
Discharge
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Source: Discharge
9 November 2020
Committee
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Source: Committee
17 November 2020
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
19 November 2020
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H5950-5982)
Source: Floor
19 November 2020
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1224 passed House.
Source: Floor
19 November 2020
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
20 November 2020
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
20 November 2020
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 140 (Roll no. 227).
Source: Floor
20 November 2020
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 140 (Roll no. 227).
Source: Floor
20 November 2020
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 9.
Source: Floor
20 November 2020
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5993-6007)
Source: Floor
30 November 2020
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
20 November 2020 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 246 · No 140 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 43
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Not Voting
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 30 November 2020 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 20 November 2020 · Download file
- Reported in House · 9 November 2020 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 September 2020 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Passed House
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Reported to House, Part I
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Sponsors
- Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
- David Scott · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Michael San Nicolas · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → STANDARDS Act
- related to → To encourage employer participation in the national apprenticeship system.
- related to → Apprenticeship Access for All Act of 2020
- related to → Apprenticeships to College Act
- related to → Apprenticeship Futures for All Act
- related to ← Fast Track Advanced Apprenticeships Now Act
- related to ← Apprenticeship Program National Scorecard Act
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8294) to amend the National Apprenticeship Act and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Apprenticeship Program Clearinghouse Act
- amends ← Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of Rules Committee report is considered adopted.
- amends ← An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 116-593 as En Bloc No. 1: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16.
- amends ← An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 116-593 as En Bloc No. 2: Nos. 7, 8 and 17.
- amends ← Amendment establishes that any eligible entity applying for a title II grant should be partnering with a labor or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.
Showing 13 of 14 related records.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8294
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/8294
- us · 116-hr-8294 · source updated 21 July 2025