H.R. 8225, known as the "Apprenticeship Opportunity Act," proposes that income earned during the first year of an apprenticeship should not be considered when determining a person's eligibility for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This means that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8225 says that when a person starts learning a new job as an apprentice, the money they earn in their first year won't count against them when checking if they can get help from the government program called TANF. This means they can earn some money and still get the extra help they need.