Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Apr 29, 2026
What it does
The Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026 would amend federal education benefits for veterans, active-duty service members, and selected reserve members to eliminate disadvantages faced by those pursuing apprenticeships or on-the-job training instead of traditional college degrees. It would ensure that housing stipends for apprenticeship programs are calculated based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents in the employer’s local area, rather than being reduced or deterred by current formulas. Additionally, the bill waives minimum attendance requirements for receiving educational assistance in apprenticeship programs within the construction industry…
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