US Congress House Bill 8294 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 45-0)
Status: Engrossed on November 30 2020 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-30 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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; (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. The bill also provides statutory authority for the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships. The committee's duties shall include advising the OA on matters relating to this bill and providing recommendations on topics such as increasing the participation of populations not traditionally involved in the national apprenticeship system. DOL shall engage an independent entity to conduct research on ways to improve the management and effectiveness of programs related to the national apprenticeship system.

National Apprenticeship Act of 2020

Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA]	Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA]	Rep. Donald Norcross [D-NJ]	Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR]
Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI]	Rep. Kim Schrier [D-WA]	Rep. Susan Wild [D-PA]	Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH]	Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT]	Rep. Lori Trahan [D-MA]	Rep. David Trone [D-MD]
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA]	Rep. Lauren Underwood [D-IL]	Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA]	Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA]
Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA]	Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH]	Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL]	Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA]	Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH]	Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX]
Rep. David Scott [D-GA]	Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA]	Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC]	Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY]
Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI]	Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH]	Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU]	Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT]
Rep. Abby Finkenauer [D-IA]	Rep. Joseph Morelle [D-NY]	Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL]	Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN]
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA]	Rep. Val Demings [D-FL]	Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL]	Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA]	Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]
Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA]

2020-11-20 - House - On passage (Y: 246 N: 140 NV: 0 Abs: 43) [PASS]
2020-11-20 - House - On agreeing to the Smucker amendment (A005) H.Amdt.902 (Y: 142 N: 243 NV: 0 Abs: 44) [FAIL]
2020-11-20 - House - On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment (A004) H.Amdt.901 (Y: 236 N: 152 NV: 0 Abs: 41) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-11-30	Senate	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2020-11-20	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-20	House	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 140 (Roll no. 227).
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.902 On agreeing to the Smucker amendment (A005) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 142 - 243 (Roll no. 226).
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.901 On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment (A004) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 152 (Roll no. 225).
2020-11-20	House	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to amendments, which had been debated previously and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
2020-11-20	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smucker amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smucker demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.902 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A005) pursuant to the rule.
2020-11-20	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smucker amendment No. 15.
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.902 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Smucker. (consideration: CR H5994-6005, H6006; text: CR H5994-6004)
2020-11-20	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.901 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A004) pursuant to the rule.
2020-11-20	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 9.
2020-11-20	House	H.Amdt.901 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Levin (MI). (consideration: CR H5993-5994, H6005-6006; text: CR H5993)
2020-11-20	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5993-6007)
2020-11-19	House	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further consideration on H.R. 8294.
2020-11-19	House	Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.900 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendments (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.900 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A003) pursuant to the rule.
2020-11-19	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott(VA) En Bloc amendment No. 2.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.900 Amendments en bloc (A003) offered by Mr. Scott (VA). (consideration: CR H5980-5982; text: CR H5980)
2020-11-19	House	Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.899 On agreeing to the Scott (VA) amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.899 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
2020-11-19	House	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Scott(VA) En Bloc amendment No. 1.
2020-11-19	House	H.Amdt.899 Amendments en bloc (A002) offered by Mr. Scott (VA). (consideration: CR H5977-5980; text: CR H5977-5978)
2020-11-19	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8294.
2020-11-19	House	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended.
2020-11-19	House	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H5950-5982)
2020-11-19	House	Rule H. Res. 1224 passed House.
2020-11-17	House	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8294 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended.
2020-11-09	House	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
2020-11-09	House	Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
2020-11-09	House	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-567, Part I.
2020-09-24	House	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 16.
2020-09-24	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-09-17	House	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.
2020-09-17	House	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.
2020-09-17	House	Introduced in House

HB8302 (Related) 2020-09-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8317 (Related) 2020-09-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8321 (Related) 2020-09-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8328 (Related) 2020-09-21 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8357 (Related) 2020-09-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HR1224 (Related) 2020-11-19 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB8762 (Related) 2020-11-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8766 (Related) 2020-11-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
HB8789 (Related) 2020-11-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8294/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8294/BILLS-116hr8294ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8294/BILLS-116hr8294rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8294/BILLS-116hr8294eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020225
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020226
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2020227