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HR 10260 United States House · 119th Congress

Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

The Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026 amends federal veterans' education benefits to remove financial and administrative obstacles for those pursuing apprenticeships or on-the-job training. The bill increases the monthly housing stipend for full-time apprentices to match the rate paid to military members with dependents, rather than the lower rate currently applied to students without dependents. Additionally, it waives the minimum monthly attendance requirement for veterans enrolled in construction industry programs, allowing them to receive benefits even if their on-site training hours fall below standard thresholds. These changes apply to recipients of Post-9/11 GI Bill, All-Volunteer Force, and Selected Reserve educational assistance.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands veterans' education benefits by increasing housing stipends and removing administrative barriers for apprenticeships and on-the-job training.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases the monthly housing stipend for veterans in apprenticeships to match a higher rate, directly funding housing support.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes barriers to apprenticeships and increases housing stipends for veterans in training, directly supporting employment standards and worker benefits.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly amends veterans' education benefits to remove barriers and increase housing stipends for apprentices.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2026
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Introduced Sep 3, 2026 Last action Sep 3, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Sep 3, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
MN
1
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Photo of Timothy M. Kennedy
Timothy M. Kennedy
DDemocratic
NY
26