Bill · H.R. 10560· House(119-HR-10560)
Skilled JOBS Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Skilled JOBS Act. It amends the National Apprenticeship Act to create a system for recognizing industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. The bill requires sponsors of these programs and registered apprenticeships to employ at least one journeyworker for every three apprentices. It directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a process for recognizing standards recognition entities. It also requires the Secretary to carry out a study evaluating how this employment ratio affects safety and costs. Finally, the Secretary is given the ability to vary the requirement to require fewer journeyworkers based on the study.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Young adults entering the workforce benefit from structured, paid apprenticeships offering industry-recognized credentials.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Paid work and structured learning opportunities in apprenticeships can help lift individuals into stable, skilled careers.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill supports structured classroom education combined with paid on-the-job training for apprenticeship participants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Safety and Supervision: Section 4(b)(1) requires that industry-recognized apprenticeship programs include safety and supervision components, and a mentorship component, which can help protect workers.
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Structured Learning: Section 4(b)(1) also requires paid work, on-the-job learning, education and classroom instruction, and a written development plan and apprenticeship agreement, ensuring participants receive a well-rounded education.
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Recognized Credentials: Section 4(b)(2) ensures that participants receive an industry-recognized credential during or upon completion of their apprenticeship, which helps them prove their skills to future employers.
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More Flexible Rules if Needed: Section 5(a)(2) allows the Secretary of Labor to require fewer journeyworkers than the one-to-three ratio if the study shows it is appropriate, which could ease burdens if the standard proves too strict.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Staffing Mandates: Section 5(a)(1) forces apprenticeship programs to employ at least one journeyworker for every three apprentices, which could limit how many apprentices a program is allowed to take on if they cannot find enough journeyworkers.
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 Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Union Protections+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House