Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize investments in children and youth in development and humanitarian assistance policies, programs, and activities.

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Summary of Bill HRES 715

Bill 118 HRES 715, also known as the "Investing in Children and Youth in Development and Humanitarian Assistance Act," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the United States and international donors to prioritize investments in children and youth in their development and humanitarian assistance policies, programs, and activities.

The resolution highlights the importance of investing in children and youth, as they are the future leaders and key contributors to society. By prioritizing investments in this demographic, the resolution aims to ensure that they have access to education, healthcare, and other essential services that will help them thrive and reach their full potential.

The resolution also emphasizes the need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of children and youth in development and humanitarian assistance efforts. This includes ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to support programs and initiatives that benefit children and youth. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 715 calls on the United States and international donors to recognize the importance of investing in children and youth and to make it a priority in their policies and programs. By doing so, the resolution aims to improve the well-being and future prospects of children and youth around the world.

Congressional Summary of HRES 715

This resolution urges U.S. agencies working abroad to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance directly addresses youth needs and youth engagement. Specifically, it (1) urges the Department of State to coordinate with all agencies managing foreign assistance to develop a strategy that directly addresses youth needs, (2) calls on those agencies to improve tracking and disaggregation of funding benefiting children and youth, and (3) urges those agencies to reimagine development and humanitarian assistance diplomacy to prioritize youth programs.

Current Status of Bill HRES 715

Bill HRES 715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HRES 715 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HRES 715's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 21, 2023