HR 9739 United States House · 118th Congress

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

This bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator at the Department of Labor to increase African American participation in apprenticeship programs. It requires all new and renewing registered apprenticeship programs to submit plans for boosting African American enrollment, and authorizes competitive grants for programs targeting underrepresented groups in industries like construction, tech, and healthcare. Grant recipients must report on metrics including participant demographics, program completion rates, and job placement in related fields. The law directly affects African American youth and other underrepresented groups by mandating systemic changes to apprenticeship programs nationwide.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 20, 2024 Last action Sep 20, 2024