AID Youth Employment Act

4/10/2025, 1:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 1211

Bill 119 s 1211, also known as the "Youth Workforce Readiness Act," aims to make amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The main goal of this bill is to allocate funding in a competitive manner for summer and year-round employment opportunities for young individuals between the ages of 14 and 24.

The bill seeks to address the issue of youth unemployment by providing resources and support for young people to gain valuable work experience and skills. By offering these opportunities, the hope is to better prepare young individuals for the workforce and improve their overall economic prospects.

The funding provided by this bill will be distributed on a competitive basis, meaning that organizations and programs will need to apply for the funding and demonstrate how they will effectively use it to create meaningful employment opportunities for youth. This competitive process is intended to ensure that the funding is allocated to programs that are most likely to have a positive impact on young individuals. Overall, Bill 119 s 1211 is focused on supporting the development of youth workforce readiness by providing funding for summer and year-round employment opportunities. This bill aims to empower young individuals by giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed in the workforce and contribute to the economy.

Current Status of Bill S 1211

Bill S 1211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill S 1211 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 31, 2025.  Bill S 1211's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1926-1930: 3) as of March 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1211

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
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 S 1211

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1211

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.
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