WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Apprenticeship

P.L. 110-343, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $2873.99

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1424 would amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans....

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S. 3573, The Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3573 would establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers....

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S. 3466, The Job Access and Reverse Commute Program Improvements Act of 2008

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3466 would improve the job access and reverse commute program....

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H.R. 1338, The Paycheck Fairness Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.14

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1338 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex....

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H.R. 5947, The Returning Soldiers' Bill of Rights Act

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5947 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a returning soldiers' bill of rights....

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S. 2940, The Green Energy Production Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2940 would promote green energy production....

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H.R. 5740, The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5740 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001....

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H.R. 5684, The Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5684 would amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the basic educational assistance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs....

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H.R. 5651, The Student Veterans' College Affordability Act of 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5651 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001....

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S. 2640, The Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2640 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans....

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H.R. 4898, The Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4898 would provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and development of mentoring programs....

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S. 1642, The Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $518.51

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1642 would extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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H.R. 4048, The Gulf Coast Civic Works Act

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4048 would establish the Gulf Coast Recovery Authority to administer a Gulf Coast Civic Works Project to provide job-training opportunities and increase employment to aid in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region....

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H.R. 3763, The Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3763 would award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to implement innovative strategies at the secondary school level to improve student achievement and prepare at-risk students for postsecondary education and the workforce....

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H.R. 3762, The WE CARE Act

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3762 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to foster community involvement....

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S. 1315, The Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $9.32

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1315 would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans....

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S. 1920, The Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1920 would award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to implement innovative strategies at the secondary school level to improve student achievement and prepare at-risk students for postsecondary education and the workforce....

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S. 1918, The Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1918 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations....

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H.R. 3310, The Earning and Living Opportunities Act

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3310 would amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to ensure improved access to employment opportunities for low-income people....

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H.R. 3168, The Path to Success: Gang Prevention through Community Partnerships Act

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3168 would establish an educational mentoring pilot program for at-risk youth through community partnerships that provides life, social, academic and vocational skills necessary for youth to become productive law abiding citizens....

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S. 1757, The Veterans' Authorities Expansion Act of 2007

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1757 would amend title 38, United States Code, to extend or make permanent certain authorities for veterans' benefits....

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H.R. 2617, The Preparing Excellent Teachers Act of 2007

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2617 would direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to high-need local educational agencies to establish teaching residency programs....

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S. 1574, The Teaching Residency Act

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1574 would establish Teaching Residency Programs for preparation and induction of teachers....

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H.R. 2442, The Rural America Job Assistance and Creation Act

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2442 would provide job creation and assistance....

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H.R. 2224, The Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Fairness Act

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2224 would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition of firefighter to include apprentices and trainees, regardless of age or duty limitations....

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