HR 1859
Apprenticeship Opportunity Act
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Bill overview
This bill changes how income from the first year of an apprenticeship is considered when determining eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It requires states receiving TANF block grants to disregard income earned during the first year of an apprenticeship registered under the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill also includes a penalty for states that fail to comply with this requirement, reducing their TANF grant funding.
Key provisions
- Requires states to disregard income from the first year of an apprenticeship.
- Applies to apprenticeships registered under the National Apprenticeship Act.
- Specifically addresses eligibility for TANF assistance.
- Includes a penalty for states that do not comply with the income disregard requirement.
Who is affected
- States receiving TANF block grants
- Individuals participating in registered apprenticeships
- Families applying for TANF assistance
Notable changes
- Modifies existing TANF eligibility rules.
- Introduces a financial penalty for non-compliance by states.
Fiscal impact
The bill may reduce TANF grant funding for states that fail to comply with the income disregard requirement.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 1859
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require income from the first year of an apprenticeship to be disregarded in determining eligibility for assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
This Act may be cited as the Apprenticeship Opportunity Act
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National Apprenticeship Act; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), in determining the eligibility of the recipient for assistance under the State program funded under this part.
Section 409(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 609(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st Federal fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.