H.R. 447 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the registered apprenticeship program within the Department of Labor, provides for related grant programs, and contains related provisions.

The bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within Labor. 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; (5) promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system; and (6) 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 expanding pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs; (2) encourage employer participation; and (3) strengthen alignment between the apprenticeship system and education providers.

The bill provides statutory authority for 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.

Text (3)

Referred in Senate

February 25, 2021

Engrossed in House

February 5, 2021

Introduced in House

January 25, 2021

Amendments (6)

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Feb 05, 2021

Not Agreed to in House

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House Amendment 9

Amendment sought to provide authority for additional programs of work-based learning, strike the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and provide additional flexibility for the state plan process.

Active

Feb 05, 2021

Not Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 8

Amendment sought to require partnerships eligible for funding under Title II to partner with a labor or joint labor-management organization only to the extent practicable.

Active

Feb 05, 2021

Agreed to in House

Sponsorship

House Amendment 5

Amendments en bloc No. 1 comprised of amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 13, printed in part B of House Report 117-3.

Agreed To

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02/25/2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

02/24/2021

Mr. Scott (VA) asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make a change in the engrossment of H.R. 447 to strike lines 1 through 6 on page 21 and insert revised language. Agreed to without objection.

02/05/2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

02/05/2021

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

02/05/2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 173 (Roll no. 31).

02/05/2021

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

02/05/2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

02/05/2021

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H455-458)

02/05/2021

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rules 19, the Chair postponed further consideration of H.R. 447.

02/05/2021

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mrs. Stefanik demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.

02/05/2021

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hill amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hill demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hill amendment No. 10.

02/05/2021

Motion to reconsider liad on the table. Agreed to without objection.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment en bloc No. 3.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment en bloc 2.

02/05/2021

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment en bloc No.1, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 85, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Levin amendment en bloc No. 1.

02/05/2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 447.

02/05/2021

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

02/05/2021

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 85. (consideration: CR H393-440)

02/02/2021

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 85 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con. Res. 11 with 1 hour of debate on H.R. 447 and 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11. The previous question on both measures shall be considered as ordered. The rule also provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 447.

01/25/2021

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.

01/25/2021

Introduced in House

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