United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5836 — Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill amends the Social Security Act to include apprenticeships in work requirements.

The Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act adds apprenticeships as an accepted form of work under the Social Security Act. This change allows individuals participating in apprenticeship programs to meet work requirements.

Summary

Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act This bill specifies that, for purposes of meeting mandatory work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, work activities include apprenticeships.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of work engagement in the Social Security Act to explicitly include apprenticeships.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 607(d)(5)

    , including apprenticeship

    The amendment clarifies that apprenticeships count as a form of work engagement for work participation requirements.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5836 do?
Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act This bill specifies that, for purposes of meeting mandatory work requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, work activities include apprenticeships.
Who sponsors HR 5836?
HR 5836 is sponsored by Bishop, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5836?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5836?
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