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S. 760Became Law

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 26, 2020)

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise its registered apprenticeship programs to include additional program requirements for increasing the access of veterans and their survivors or dependents to such programs.

Labor must acquire written assurance that sponsors of apprenticeship programs (1) are aware of the availability of educational assistance for veterans and eligible individuals for use in such programs, (2) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for such educational assistance for at least each program location that employs or recruits such recipients, and (3) will not deny a qualified applicant to avoid making a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance.

In addition, Labor must (1) require program sponsors to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, (2) provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit for veterans or individuals eligible for educational assistance, and (3) provide a copy of the approved apprenticeship program's certificate of registration to the state approving agency.

What just happenedMar 26, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-134.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Mar 26, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-134.

  2. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-134.

  3. Mar 26, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 16, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 16, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 11, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 11, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 97). (text: 03/10/2020 CR H1574)

  9. Mar 11, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 97).

  10. Mar 11, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1613-1614)

  11. Mar 10, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Mar 10, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 760.

  13. Mar 10, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1574-1575)

  14. Mar 10, 2020FloorH30300

    Mrs. Lee (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 4, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 4, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Dec 4, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Dec 4, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S6838-6839)

  19. Dec 4, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S6838-6839)

  20. Dec 4, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6837-6839)

  21. Dec 4, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Dec 4, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  24. Mar 12, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 26, 202049

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise its registered apprenticeship programs to include additional program requirements for increasing the access of veterans and their survivors or dependents to such programs.

Labor must acquire written assurance that sponsors of apprenticeship programs (1) are aware of the availability of educational assistance for veterans and eligible individuals for use in such programs, (2) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for such educational assistance for at least each program location that employs or recruits such recipients, and (3) will not deny a qualified applicant to avoid making a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance.

In addition, Labor must (1) require program sponsors to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, (2) provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit for veterans or individuals eligible for educational assistance, and (3) provide a copy of the approved apprenticeship program's certificate of registration to the state approving agency.

Passed HouseMar 11, 202053

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise its registered apprenticeship programs to include additional program requirements for increasing the access of veterans and their survivors or dependents to such programs.

Labor must acquire written assurance that sponsors of apprenticeship programs (1) are aware of the availability of educational assistance for veterans and eligible individuals for use in such programs, (2) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for such educational assistance for at least each program location that employs or recruits such recipients, and (3) will not deny a qualified applicant to avoid making a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance.

In addition, Labor must (1) require program sponsors to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, (2) provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit for veterans or individuals eligible for educational assistance, and (3) provide a copy of the approved apprenticeship program's certificate of registration to the state approving agency.

Passed SenateDec 4, 201955

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise its registered apprenticeship programs to include additional program requirements for increasing the access of veterans and their survivors or dependents to such programs.

Labor must acquire written assurance that sponsors of apprenticeship programs (1) are aware of the availability of educational assistance for veterans and eligible individuals for use in such programs, (2) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for such educational assistance for at least each program location that employs or recruits such recipients, and (3) will not deny a qualified applicant to avoid making a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance.

In addition, Labor must (1) require program sponsors to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, (2) provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit for veterans or individuals eligible for educational assistance, and (3) provide a copy of the approved apprenticeship program's certificate of registration to the state approving agency.

Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2019

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to amend rules and procedures for its registered-apprenticeship programs to include additional program requirements for increasing the access of veterans and their survivors or dependents to such programs.

Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019 — Informed