# 119-hr-1783: American Apprenticeship Act

119-hr-1783, American Apprenticeship Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1783
- Congress: 119
- Title: American Apprenticeship Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-03
- Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**Expands funding for pre-apprenticeship programs** to help states pay tuition and related instruction that prepares people to enter registered apprenticeships in industries where apprenticeships are underused. It would create competitive state grants, set performance and reporting rules, and authorize $15 million per year for FY2026 through FY2031. - Prospective apprentices and families: Helps cover tuition, textbooks, equipment, and related instruction so more people can complete pre-apprenticeships that include hands-on training and pathways to earn postsecondary credit and direct entry into apprenticeships. - States and education providers: States would get competitive grants that cover 20 percent to 50 percent of costs, with nonfederal matching allowed in cash or kind. Administrative costs are capped at 10 percent. - Employers and industries: Focuses on occupations that represent less than 10 percent of apprenticeable programs to grow apprenticeships in nontraditional fields and requires collaboration with industry sponsors. - Federal oversight and evaluation: The Departments of Labor and Education review applications, set performance indicators, and the Secretary must report evaluation results to Congress by September 30, 2030. *Would authorize $15 million per year for FY2026 through FY2031, increasing federal spending by that amount.*

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants to lower pre-apprenticeship costs: benefit, low. If enacted, the government would give States competitive grants to lower pre-apprenticeship and related class costs. Federal funds would cover 20%–50% of costs. States would supply the rest in cash or in-kind. Money could pay tuition, fees, textbooks, equipment, and curriculum work, with up to 10%…
- Labor to track apprenticeship results: benefit, low. The Labor Department would find in-demand jobs that do not use apprenticeships. It would analyze where the model fits and share results with States and Congress. After consulting Education, the agency would set performance measures and an evaluation system. A report to Congress would be due by Sept…
- New pre-apprenticeship rules and industry focus: benefit, low. Pre-apprenticeship programs would have to meet clear rules. Sponsors must partner with registered apprenticeship sponsors and review training each year. Programs must include safe hands-on and classroom training and cannot replace paid workers. Graduates could enter the apprenticeship if space and…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1783 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1783)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1783 (as of 2026-09-26).