S.4409

START Act Streamlining Timely Apprenticeship Registration and Transparency Act

Introduced·4/28/26

The START Act amends the National Apprenticeship Act to streamline the registration process for apprenticeship programs and enhance transparency.

The START Act amends the National Apprenticeship Act to clarify the registration process for apprenticeship programs, ensuring they meet specific standards. It mandates that program standards submitted to the Secretary of Labor or a State apprenticeship agency must list entities involved, specify the approach used, and provide information on compliance with wage, safety, and licensing standards. The Act also requires State apprenticeship agencies to make reciprocity requirements publicly available online.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Apr 28

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.