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American Apprenticeship Act
3/12/2025, 4:24 PM
Summary of Bill S 531
Bill 119 s 531, also known as the Pre-Apprenticeship Assistance Act, aims to provide financial assistance to states to help cover the costs of pre-apprenticeship programs and related instruction for qualified apprenticeship programs. The bill seeks to support individuals who are looking to enter the workforce through apprenticeships by providing funding for training and education.
The bill specifies that the federal government will pay for a portion of the costs associated with pre-apprenticeship programs, with the goal of increasing access to these programs for individuals across the country. The funding provided by the federal government will help states defray the costs of providing quality training and instruction to individuals seeking to gain valuable skills and experience through apprenticeships.
In addition to supporting pre-apprenticeship programs, the bill also includes provisions for other programs that aim to promote workforce development and training opportunities. These programs are designed to help individuals gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce and contribute to the economy. Overall, Bill 119 s 531 is focused on expanding access to apprenticeship programs and related instruction, with the goal of helping individuals gain valuable skills and experience to succeed in the workforce. The bill aims to support states in providing quality training and education opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the workforce through apprenticeships, ultimately benefiting both individuals and the economy as a whole.
The bill specifies that the federal government will pay for a portion of the costs associated with pre-apprenticeship programs, with the goal of increasing access to these programs for individuals across the country. The funding provided by the federal government will help states defray the costs of providing quality training and instruction to individuals seeking to gain valuable skills and experience through apprenticeships.
In addition to supporting pre-apprenticeship programs, the bill also includes provisions for other programs that aim to promote workforce development and training opportunities. These programs are designed to help individuals gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce and contribute to the economy. Overall, Bill 119 s 531 is focused on expanding access to apprenticeship programs and related instruction, with the goal of helping individuals gain valuable skills and experience to succeed in the workforce. The bill aims to support states in providing quality training and education opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the workforce through apprenticeships, ultimately benefiting both individuals and the economy as a whole.
Congressional Summary of S 531
American Apprenticeship Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to assist states in carrying out projects that defray the cost of pre-apprenticeship or related instruction for qualified apprenticeship programs.
Labor shall (1) establish performance measures and an evaluation system for such grant program; and (2) identify in-demand occupations that lack the use of apprenticeships, analyze the use of the qualified apprenticeship program model in those occupations, and report on such analysis to states and Congress.
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Current Status of Bill S 531
Bill S 531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill S 531 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2025. Bill S 531's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 531
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 531
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 531
A bill to assist States in, and pay for the Federal share of the cost of, defraying the cost of pre-apprenticeships or related instruction associated with qualified apprenticeship programs, and for other programs.
A bill to assist States in, and pay for the Federal share of the cost of, defraying the cost of pre-apprenticeships or related instruction associated with qualified apprenticeship programs, and for other programs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 531
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