Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Creates a competitive Department of Labor grant program to fund out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs run by national youth-serving organizations. Grants (3–5 years) support career exposure, work-based learning, apprenticeships, mentoring, supportive services, and training aligned with in-demand local industries.
Adequacy of $100M/year versus national program needs
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy measure that is well-structured: it clearly states purpose, defines terms, establishes a grant program with specific eligibility and allowable activities, integrates with existing workforce statutes, and requires evaluation and reporting.
Creates a competitive Department of Labor grant program to fund out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs run by national youth-serving organizations.
Grants (3–5 years) support career exposure, work-based learning, apprenticeships, mentoring, supportive services, and training aligned with in-demand local industries.
Authorizes $100 million annually for FY2026–2030 and allows subgrants to local organizations.
Program is modest, policy-neutral, and procedurally straightforward; success depends on funding and legislative calendar priorities.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy measure that is well-structured: it clearly states purpose, defines terms, establishes a grant program with specific eligibility and allowable activities, integrates with existing workforce statutes, and requires evaluation and reporting. It authorizes multi-year funding and creates statutory requirements for local youth councils within WIOA.
Adequacy of $100M/year versus national program needs
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Adequacy of $100M/year versus national program needs
Generally supportive of investments that expand access to workforce training and mentoring for underserved youth, with reservations.
Will welcome emphasis on equity, credential pathways, mentoring, and services for vulnerable populations.
Concerned about the preference for large national organizations, funding adequacy, and safeguards against private profiteering or program exclusion.
Cautiously favorable as a pragmatic workforce development measure that connects youth to employers.
Appreciates measurable performance requirements, employer partnerships, and WIOA alignment.
Wants clarity on costs, oversight, and distribution so funds produce measurable outcomes and avoid duplication.
Mixed to somewhat negative: supports employer engagement, apprenticeships, and private nonprofit involvement but cautious about federal expansion and mandates.
Worries about a new federal program favoring large national organizations and added WIOA bureaucracy.
May support if funding is limited, matched locally, and local control emphasized.
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Program is modest, policy-neutral, and procedurally straightforward; success depends on funding and legislative calendar priorities.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Adequacy of $100M/year versus national program needs
Program is modest, policy-neutral, and procedurally straightforward; success depends on funding and legislative calendar priorities.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a substantive policy measure that is well-structured: it clearly states purpose, defines terms, establishes a grant program with specific eligibility and allowable…
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