House Bill 559
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Strengthening Training and Accessibility for New and Diverse Apprenticeships through Relevant and Dependable Standards Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
559
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Strengthening Training and Accessibility for New and Diverse Apprenticeships through Relevant and Dependable Standards Act or the STANDARDS Act
This bill provides statutory authority and modifies standards for registered apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship programs in the Department of Labor.
In addition, the bill also provides statutory authority for (1) the Office of Apprenticeship within Labor to formulate and promote the furtherance of certain quality standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and (2) requirements for apprenticeship agreements between a program sponsor and an apprentice.
January 28, 2021
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01/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
01/28/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:25 PM