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US S2036

US S2036
Youth Summer Jobs and Public Service Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/27/2019
In Committee
06/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Directs the Department of Labor to award grants to states to help local areas with high concentrations of eligible youth to carry out summer employment programs to provide those youth with summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to award grants to states to help local areas with high concentrations of eligible youth (i.e., young people) carry out summer employment programs. The grants are intended to provide these youth with summer jobs that are directly linked to academic and occupational learning. The bill requires states to partner with private businesses to the extent feasible and prioritize jobs that directly serve the community. It authorizes $100 million in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to carry out this new program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4634; text: CR S4634-4635) (on 06/27/2019)

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