TRADES Act

The TRADES Act makes specific federal regulations about apprenticeship programs legally binding, requiring employers and training programs to follow detailed standards established in the 2020 Department of Labor rules. It directly affects businesses and organizations running industry-recognized apprenticeships, mandating compliance with these quality and labor standards. The bill ensures funding from the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act continues to support these programs under the new requirements. This changes how apprenticeship programs operate by turning regulatory standards into enforceable law, without creating new programs or altering existing funding formulas.