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H. R. 147 (Referred-in-Senate)


117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 147

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 17, 2021

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

AN ACT

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements to services and benefits for veterans and separating members of the Armed Forces with respect to apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act” or the “BRAVE Act”.

SEC. 2. Education for separating members of the Armed Forces regarding registered apprenticeships.

Section 1144(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “(including apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the ‘National Apprenticeship Act’) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38)” after “employment opportunities”.

SEC. 3. Websites regarding apprenticeship programs.

(a) Website under the jurisdiction of Secretary of Labor.—The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a user-friendly website (or update an existing website) that is available to the public on which veterans can find information about apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the “National Apprenticeship Act”) and approved under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38, United States Code. Such information shall be searchable and sortable by occupation and location, and include, with regard to each such program, the following:

(1) A description, including any cost to a veteran.

(2) Contact information.

(3) Whether the program has been endorsed by a veterans service organization or nonprofit organization that caters to veterans.

(4) Whether the program prefers to hire veterans.

(5) Each certification or degree an individual earns by completing the program.

(b) Coordination with other website.—The Assistant Secretary shall update all information regarding programs for veterans listed on apprenticeship.gov (or any successor website) to include the information specified under subsection (a).

SEC. 4. Determination of budgetary effects.

The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2021.

    Attest:cheryl l. johnson,   
    Clerk.