Heinrich's first bill in new Congress focused on apprenticeship programs

Sen. Martin Heinrich is continuing his focus on apprenticeships and workforce development in the 119th session of Congress, putting forth a bill aimed at creating grants for new high school apprenticeship programs.
Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the bipartisan Apprenticeship Pathways Act in January with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. The pair introduced the same legislation in 2023.
The bill, if approved, would direct the Secretary of Labor to provide grants for the creation and development of apprenticeship programs for high school students — targeting industries like construction, health care, early childhood education, technology and manufacturing.