# 116-hr-8294: National Apprenticeship Act of 2020

116-hr-8294, National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by SUSAN DAVIS (D-CA); status Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8294
- Congress: 116
- Title: National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
- Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced: 2020-09-17
- Sponsor: SUSAN DAVIS (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 44
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (44)

- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] (D-MI), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] (D-PA), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] (D-MP), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), 2020-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2020-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2020-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] (D-OH), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] (D-GU), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1] (D-IA), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- PETER VISCLOSKY (D-IN), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2020-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2020-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-8294 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8294)

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