Proposal:Youth Corps Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1634
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Youth Corps Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide low-income youth (age 16 and not more than age 24) with education and work readiness training.

The term "Youth Corps model" means a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth with, among other things, stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training, (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential, (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, or (4) military service.

Bill Title

Youth Corps Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-07: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in House
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.