To amend title 41, United States Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.
Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training Act or the HARD HAT Act This bill prohibits an executive agency from awarding certain contracts unless the contractor requires at least 20% of its non-management employees to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. Specifically, this applies to any contract exceeding $1.5 million for the construction or resurfacing of roads, bridges, or railways; or the construction of subsurface structures, sewage and waste facilities, or public buildings. The agency shall take into consideration the percentage of its non-management employees that complete the program before awarding any subsequent contract.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Building constructionEmployment and training programsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementRailroadsRoads and highways
To amend title 41, United States Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-6693| House
| Updated: 8/31/2018
Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training Act or the HARD HAT Act This bill prohibits an executive agency from awarding certain contracts unless the contractor requires at least 20% of its non-management employees to participate in a registered apprenticeship program. Specifically, this applies to any contract exceeding $1.5 million for the construction or resurfacing of roads, bridges, or railways; or the construction of subsurface structures, sewage and waste facilities, or public buildings. The agency shall take into consideration the percentage of its non-management employees that complete the program before awarding any subsequent contract.