What two congressman wrote the national vocational education act?

The National Vocational Education Act, also known as the Smith-Hughes Act, was primarily authored by Congressman Dudley Hughes and Congressman James W. Hughes. Enacted in 1917, this legislation aimed to promote vocational education in the United States by providing federal funding to support vocational training programs in schools. It marked a significant step in recognizing the importance of vocational education in preparing students for the workforce.