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A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for other purposes.
4/19/2024, 6:11 AM
Summary of Bill S 4189
Bill 118 s 4189, also known as the Youth Advisory Councils Act, aims to create youth advisory councils that will provide recommendations to several government agencies regarding environmental issues that affect young people. These agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce.
The purpose of these councils is to ensure that the voices and perspectives of young people are taken into account when making decisions about environmental policies and regulations. By involving youth in the decision-making process, the bill aims to address the unique environmental concerns and challenges faced by younger generations.
The bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the youth advisory councils, including requirements for diverse representation and regular meetings to discuss and develop recommendations. The councils will be tasked with researching and analyzing environmental issues, as well as proposing solutions and policy recommendations to the relevant government agencies. Overall, the Youth Advisory Councils Act seeks to empower young people to have a meaningful impact on environmental policy and decision-making processes, ultimately working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
The purpose of these councils is to ensure that the voices and perspectives of young people are taken into account when making decisions about environmental policies and regulations. By involving youth in the decision-making process, the bill aims to address the unique environmental concerns and challenges faced by younger generations.
The bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the youth advisory councils, including requirements for diverse representation and regular meetings to discuss and develop recommendations. The councils will be tasked with researching and analyzing environmental issues, as well as proposing solutions and policy recommendations to the relevant government agencies. Overall, the Youth Advisory Councils Act seeks to empower young people to have a meaningful impact on environmental policy and decision-making processes, ultimately working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
Current Status of Bill S 4189
Bill S 4189 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2024. Bill S 4189 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2024. Bill S 4189's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4189
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4189
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4189
A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4189
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