Bills · S 1211
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1211Adoption and foster careYouth employment and child labor
AID Youth Employment Act
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses youth unemployment and provides pathways for young people to gain valuable work experience and skills. In many communities, finding first jobs or meaningful employment can be challenging for youth, leading to long-term economic disadvantages. By creating subsidized employment opportunities, the bill aims to give young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, a chance to enter the workforce, earn wages, and develop professional capabilities.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a significant increase in available summer and year-round job programs for youth across the country, potentially reducing youth unemployment rates and fostering economic stability for families. If it doesn't pass, many young people, especially those in vulnerable situations, might continue to struggle to find entry-level jobs and acquire the essential skills needed for future careers, leaving existing gaps in youth workforce development programs unfilled.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to establish two new competitive grant programs for youth employment.
This creates new avenues for funding and programming specifically aimed at youth employment within a major federal workforce law.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes up to $1.8 billion for subsidized summer employment opportunities and up to $2.4 billion for subsidized year-round employment opportunities.
These significant funding caps indicate the potential scale of new job programs for young people.
PROVISION 03
Defines "eligible youth" as individuals aged 14-24 who are in-school, out-of-school, or unemployed, and includes a definition for "marginalized" youth.
This ensures the programs target a broad age range and specifically aims to help vulnerable young people.
PROVISION 04
Establishes that states, local governments, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations are eligible to apply for these grants, requiring partnerships with educational and workforce entities.
This outlines who can receive funding and emphasizes collaboration to deliver the programs effectively.
PROVISION 05
Allows for both 1-year planning grants (up to $250,000) and 3-year implementation grants (up to $6 million) to develop and run these programs.
This tiered grant structure provides initial support for program development before full-scale implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in Senate
MAR 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1926-1930)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1211
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
Senate BillS 1211Adoption and foster careYouth employment and child labor
AID Youth Employment Act
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
27 min
COSPONSORS
1
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