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National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
Sponsored By: Representative SUSAN DAVIS
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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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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
SUSAN DAVIS
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
NJ • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
WA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
PA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
MP • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
OH • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
CT • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
MA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
MD • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Sponsored 9/17/2020
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
WA • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
AL • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
TX • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 9/18/2020
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/21/2020
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
TX • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
GA • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
NC • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
NH • D
Sponsored 9/22/2020
Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
GU • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
CT • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
IA • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
NY • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
IL • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
PETER VISCLOSKY
IN • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
FL • D
Sponsored 9/23/2020
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/24/2020
Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 9/30/2020
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
IL • D
Sponsored 9/30/2020
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/30/2020
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 10/13/2020
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
MA • D
Sponsored 10/13/2020
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
AZ • D
Sponsored 10/13/2020
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/23/2020
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