On May 2, 2024, Rep DelBene introduced The Apprenticeship Opportunity Act(H.R. 8225) that would require states that receive grants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to exclude an individual’s first year of income from an apprenticeship program when determining their need for assistance. If enacted, this legislation would allow trainees participating in a Registered Apprenticeship Program through the National Apprenticeship Act to maintain eligibility for the TANF program.
