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This bill focuses on supporting individuals participating in registered apprenticeship programs by modifying the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Specifically, the bill requires states to disregard all income earned during the first year of a registered apprenticeship when determining a person's eligibility for TANF assistance. This means that an individual's income from their first year in an apprenticeship program will not be counted against them when calculating whether they qualify for TANF benefits. The bill also establishes a penalty for states that do not comply with this requirement: if a state fails to disregard this first-year apprenticeship income, the federal government will reduce the state's TANF grant by 1% in the following fiscal year. The purpose of this legislation appears to be encouraging participation in apprenticeship programs by ensuring that individuals can pursue job training and skill development without risking their critical safety net benefits. The amendments will take effect on the first day of the first federal fiscal year after the bill's enactment.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1859/all-info