Bill · H.R. 10260· House(119-HR-10260)
Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/3/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Finstad
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026. It aims to change veterans educational assistance rules so that individuals are not disadvantaged when choosing apprenticeships or on-job training over a traditional four-year college degree. The bill updates the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program to adjust monthly housing stipends for full-time training programs. It also updates the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve to provide 100 percent of the monthly educational assistance allowance. Additionally, the legislation waives minimum attendance requirements for individuals in the construction industry.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
Significantly improves educational and housing assistance for veterans pursuing trades.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill enhances educational assistance and housing stipends specifically for veterans in apprenticeship programs.
Would students be better off under this?+4
Provides better financial terms for students pursuing non-traditional educational paths.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Housing Stipends: Under section 2(a)(1), individuals in a full-time program of apprenticeship or on-job training will receive a monthly housing stipend equal to the basic allowance for housing for an E-5 with dependents where the employer is located. This is positive because it ensures the housing amount does not deter people from choosing these training programs.
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Full Educational Assistance Allowance: Under section 2(b)(1) and section 2(c)(1), individuals using the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program or assistance for Selected Reserve members will receive 100 percent of their monthly educational assistance allowance for full-time apprenticeships or on-job training. This helps ensure veterans and service members get their full financial support while learning a trade.
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Attendance Requirement Waivers for Construction: Under section 2(a)(2), section 2(b)(2), and section 2(c)(2), minimum attendance requirements are waived for individuals pursuing apprenticeships or on-job training in construction industry occupations. This is positive because it removes rigid rules that could penalize workers in the construction sector.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text of the bill, there are no specific provisions that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Students+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Young Adults+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York