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YouthBuild International Act

8/10/2022, 11:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5877

YouthBuild International Act

This bill authorizes the President to establish a program to provide certain assistance to developing countries.

The purposes of such program include (1) providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to receive the education and training necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency; and (2) expanding the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-income families and improving the quality of community, nonprofit, and public facilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 5877

Bill HR 5877 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5877 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020.  Bill HR 5877's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5877

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5877

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Employment and training programs
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Higher education
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing supply and affordability
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Youth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5877

YouthBuild International Act
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish a program to provide disadvantaged youth in developing countries with opportunities to receive education and employment skills, and for other purposes.
YouthBuild International Act

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