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Jobs, Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans

This act aims to boost job and training opportunities for young African Americans, who often face higher unemployment rates. It establishes a new role within the Department of Labor to promote diversity in apprenticeship programs and creates grant programs to support their participation in various industries.
Key points
Creates a new Diversity and Inclusion Administrator role in the Department of Labor to promote diverse participation in apprenticeships.
Requires apprenticeship programs to submit plans for increasing African American participation when applying or renewing.
Authorizes grants to expand and create diverse apprenticeship programs, especially in high-demand sectors like IT and healthcare.
Funds can be used for outreach, recruitment, financial planning, and mentoring for participants from underrepresented groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6725
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6725.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a new Diversity and Inclusion Administrator role in the Department of Labor to promote diverse participation in apprenticeships.
  • Requires apprenticeship programs to submit plans for increasing African American participation when applying or renewing.
  • Authorizes grants to expand and create diverse apprenticeship programs, especially in high-demand sectors like IT and healthcare.
  • Funds can be used for outreach, recruitment, financial planning, and mentoring for participants from underrepresented groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

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