Bills · HR 8333
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8333Labor and Employment
YouthBuild for the Future Act
This bill extends and increases funding for the YouthBuild program, adding new supports for rural youth and creating stronger links between job training and local businesses.AI-written
INTRO APR 16· LAST ACTION APR 16
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AI-writtenExpands the YouthBuild program by increasing funding through 2032, prioritizing rural and Tribal communities, and providing participants with food assistance and direct links to local employers.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenYouth unemployment and high school dropout rates remain serious challenges in many communities. YouthBuild addresses two problems at once: it provides career training for at-risk youth and creates more affordable housing. By expanding the program's scope to include food assistance and employer partnerships, the bill tries to remove the barriers (like hunger or lack of job connections) that often prevent students from finishing their training.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a significant boost in funding and resources for rural communities that often lack the infrastructure for workforce development. It also changes the language used in federal law to be less stigmatizing—using terms like 'justice-involved' instead of 'offender'—which can help participants as they transition into the workforce.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates 20% of any funding over $125 million specifically for rural areas and Tribal communities.
This ensures that smaller or remote communities get a fair share of federal resources that often go to big cities.
PROVISION 02
Allows program funds to be used for meals, food assistance, and help applying for benefits like SNAP and childcare.
It acknowledges that students cannot focus on learning or work if they are hungry or struggling with basic needs.
PROVISION 03
Creates a new grant program for 'YouthBuild Employer Partnerships'.
This bridges the gap between training and employment by paying for partnerships between programs and local businesses or unions.
PROVISION 04
Requires states to share wage data of program graduates with YouthBuild organizers.
This makes it easier for programs to prove they are actually helping people get higher-paying jobs.
PROVISION 05
Updates program language to use 'justice-involved' and 'foundational skill needs'.
It moves away from negative labels that can hinder a young person's ability to find work after the program.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 16
Introduced in House
APR 16
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8333
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last actionApr 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026
House BillHR 8333Labor and Employment
YouthBuild for the Future Act
This bill extends and increases funding for the YouthBuild program, adding new supports for rural youth and creating stronger links between job training and local businesses.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 16, 2026
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
22
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