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Push Congress to pass the National Apprenticeship Act reauthorization (H.R. 2851 / S. 2122).
Build a focused lobbying campaign to pass the National Apprenticeship Act reauthorization and lock in multi-year resources for expansion. Use the bill’s modernization and data-tracking upgrades to make growth measurable—not just aspirational—and keep the package durable across cycles. Pair legislative work with clear implementation expectations so increased funding translates into more paid slots and completions.
Why this works
Embeds apprenticeship expansion into law with dedicated resources – the 2021 House passage shows it can attract GOP support with the right framing (jobs, not just training). The bill also modernizes data tracking and focuses on inclusion, which helps outcomes.
The Sierra Club, founded in 1892 by John Muir, is one of the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S. With chapters in every state, the Sierra Club engages in a range of activities to protect the environment: it lobbies for strong environmental legislation (from climate action to wildlife protection), runs grassroots campaigns to move beyond fossil fuels, leads outdoor outings to connect people with nature, and occasionally takes legal action to enforce environmental laws. The Sierra Club also has an active political program endorsing and campaigning for pro-environment candidates through its PAC.
Mechanism
How Sierra Club uses funding
- Define the objective and “must keep” provisions for the reauthorization package.
- Build the case with briefs, coalition alignment, and clear implementation outcomes.
- Engage decision-makers with meetings and testimony tied to committee and floor timing.
- Track amendments and negotiations and respond quickly as language shifts.
- Close the loop by documenting outcomes and next steps after passage, delay, or carryover.
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