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Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
10/16/2024, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9739
The Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act, designated as H.R. 9739 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 20, 2024, aims to create opportunities for young African-Americans through learning programs. Specific details from the bill's text include provisions related to job training, on-the-job learning experiences, and apprenticeships tailored for this demographic group. The bill focuses on enabling skill development and vocational training to enhance employment prospects and career advancement for young African-Americans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9739
Bill HR 9739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9739 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9739's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9739
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9739
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9739
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
To amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn as you learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the development of equitable hiring standards necessary to safeguard the diversity of apprentices, and for other purposes.
Comments

Ailany Hahn
712
1 year ago
This bill is so unfair, it's like they don't even care about us regular folks. Why should they get special treatment just because of their skin color? It's not right, this is discrimination plain and simple.

Angel Thompson
698
1 year ago
I am opposed to this bill because it specifically targets young African-Americans for job training and apprenticeships. While I understand the intention behind it, I believe that all individuals should have equal access to these opportunities regardless of their race. This bill could potentially create division and resentment among different racial groups. In the short term, I fear that this bill may lead to increased tension and discrimination in the workplace.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9739
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