Labor & Employment (Apprenticeships)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4386: ADVICE Act

The ADVICE Act creates a new advisory committee within the Department of Labor to improve how apprenticeship data is collected and shared. This committee will include representatives from state agencies, industries, labor organizations, and educational institutions to develop specific recommendations for better data integration. Their primary goal is to standardize apprenticeship records so they can be easily combined with other workforce and education data systems, while also reducing the reporting burden on program sponsors. After the committee submits its report, the Secretary of Labor must create a policy plan and request funding to help states implement these improvements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a committee to standardize apprenticeship data, improving workforce transparency and integration, which supports employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8362: Transit Workforce Development Act

The Transit Workforce Development Act expands how federal grants for buses and bus facilities can be used for workforce training. It increases the portion of these grants that transit agencies can dedicate to workforce development from 5% to 10% of the allocated funds. Additionally, the bill broadens the types of training eligible for these funds, allowing them to cover all buses, related equipment, and facility construction,

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases funding for workforce training in transit, expanding worker development opportunities and skills.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands federal transit workforce training grants from 5% to 10% of allocated funds, directly strengthening public transportation infrastructure and workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8333: YouthBuild for the Future Act

The YouthBuild for the Future Act aims to strengthen and expand the existing YouthBuild program, which provides education and job training to young people. The bill increases authorized funding for the program and creates a new grant program to foster partnerships between YouthBuild programs and employers, aiming to develop more employment opportunities for participants. It reserves a portion of increased funds for rural areas and programs serving Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Furthermore, the bill expands the types of supportive services YouthBuild programs can offer, including meals and assistance with applying for federal and state benefit programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for YouthBuild program, expands educational access for young people, and creates new partnerships to enhance job training and education opportunities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens YouthBuild program, increases funding, and creates employer partnerships to develop employment opportunities for young people.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 8133: DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

This bill amends the Defense Production Act to require federal agencies to identify workforce and skills gaps that could hinder the domestic industrial base from meeting national defense objectives. It allows agencies to direct recipients of financial assistance to use funds for recruiting, training, placing, and retaining workers in defense-critical occupations, provided the recipients maintain records of performance standards. Federal agencies must include discussions of these gaps and recommendations for reducing them in their annual reports to the Defense Production Act Committee, including suggestions for workforce training programs and apprenticeships. The legislation also corrects a minor title reference in the Defense Production Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates federal agencies identify workforce gaps and directs funding toward recruiting, training, and retaining workers in defense-critical occupations, strengthening labor development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 8183: MATCH Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new talent marketplace system to connect job seekers with employers and training programs using digital platforms that support open standards and interoperable data sharing. It creates a federal grant program requiring states to allocate 5-10 percent of workforce funds toward building these marketplaces, which include digital tools for tracking skills, verifying credentials, and generating standardized skill profiles. The legislation also mandates that states make these platforms publicly accessible through one-stop delivery systems while protecting user privacy and ensuring websites are easy to navigate and compare programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates workforce training programs and skill verification systems that enhance educational access and professional development opportunities for students and job seekers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes digital platforms connecting job seekers with employers and training programs, creating grants for workforce development and skills verification systems that strengthen employment opportunities.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes digital platforms for workforce development, promotes interoperable data sharing, and funds digital skill tracking tools, advancing technology integration in public services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8210: A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to strengthen workforce development programs for youth, adults, and dislocated workers across the United States. It establishes new performance accountability measures requiring states and local areas to meet specific employment and earnings targets, with funding reductions for entities that fail to perform. The legislation creates new funds for critical industry skills training and industry partnerships, expands eligibility for Job Corps to include more age groups and homeless youth, and mandates the use of evidence-based practices and digital tools in workforce services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens workforce development programs for youth and adults, creating funds for critical industry skills training and expanding educational access through new funding mechanisms.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reauthorizes workforce development programs, creates funds for skills training, and expands employment opportunities for workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 8068: National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act

This bill establishes a Transit Workforce Center to support the recruitment, training, and retention of skilled frontline public transportation workers. The center would be run by a qualified nonprofit organization selected through federal grants and tasked with developing training programs, educational resources, and technical assistance for transit providers across urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal areas. Key duties include conducting data analytics on workforce trends, facilitating industry dialogues, and promoting outreach to improve job readiness for workers using new technologies. The legislation requires the center to collaborate with the Federal Transit Administration, transit providers, and employee representatives while considering feedback from providers when creating training initiatives.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes workforce center to support recruitment, training, and retention of transit workers, directly advancing labor standards and workforce development.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Transit Workforce Center to recruit, train, and retain skilled public transportation workers, directly strengthening public transit infrastructure and workforce capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8181: Critical Industry Skills Act

The Critical Industry Skills Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to allow state governors to reserve up to 10 percent of federal workforce funding for two new funds: a critical industry skills fund and an industry or sector partnership and career pathways development fund. These funds are intended to support training programs in high-growth or high-wage industries that lead to employment with participating employers, with payments made based on participant performance and retention over six months. The bill also expands allowable activities to include competency-based assessments, employer-directed skills development, and partnerships between businesses, educational institutions, and workforce boards to create career pathways for job seekers and incumbent workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal workforce funding allocation for critical industry training programs, expanding government spending on workforce development initiatives.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates federal workforce funding to create new funds for training programs in high-growth industries, expanding educational access and career pathways for students.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates new funding for workforce training in high-wage industries, expanding employment opportunities and skills development for workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 4263: Cyber Ready Workforce Act

The Cyber Ready Workforce Act authorizes federal grants to support the creation and expansion of cybersecurity apprenticeship programs. These grants are awarded to workforce intermediaries, which can include businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations, to help employers and apprentices develop cybersecurity skills. At least 85 percent of the grant funds must be used for program development, employer partnerships, and support services like career counseling and assistance with transportation or housing costs for apprentices. The remaining funds can be used for outreach to recruit diverse participants, including women, minorities, and veterans, and to connect employers with training providers. The bill aims to create a skilled cybersecurity workforce through industry-recognized certifications and on-the-job training.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds cybersecurity apprenticeship programs to expand workforce skills and employment opportunities in a critical industry85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds cybersecurity apprenticeship programs to enhance workforce skills and strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 3993: Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, changes how veterans receive educational assistance when they choose apprenticeships or on-the-job training instead of traditional four-year college programs. It directly affects veterans eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, and Selected Reserve educational benefits. The bill increases monthly housing stipends for apprenticeship participants and removes minimum attendance requirements for those working in construction-related occupations. These changes aim to make non-college training pathways more financially viable for veterans seeking to build careers through hands-on experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access for veterans by supporting apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs, increasing housing stipends and removing barriers to alternative education paths.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands educational and training benefits for veterans, increasing housing stipends and removing barriers to apprenticeship programs, which strengthens workforce development and employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands educational assistance options for veterans by supporting apprenticeships and on-the-job training, increasing housing stipends, and removing barriers to alternative education paths.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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