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A bill to reauthorize grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes.
6/21/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4499
Bill 118 s 4499, also known as the "Rural Youth Development Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize grants to four major youth organizations in the United States: the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization. These grants would be used to establish pilot projects that would expand the programs offered by these organizations in rural areas and small towns.
The goal of this bill is to provide more opportunities for youth in rural communities to participate in the valuable programs and activities offered by these organizations. By expanding their reach into rural areas, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA can help more young people develop important life skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of community involvement.
In addition to reauthorizing grants for these organizations, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to youth development in rural areas. This could include funding for training programs, resources for local chapters, and support for outreach efforts to engage more young people in these programs. Overall, Bill 118 s 4499 seeks to support and strengthen the important work of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA in providing positive and enriching experiences for youth in rural communities across the United States.
The goal of this bill is to provide more opportunities for youth in rural communities to participate in the valuable programs and activities offered by these organizations. By expanding their reach into rural areas, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA can help more young people develop important life skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of community involvement.
In addition to reauthorizing grants for these organizations, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to youth development in rural areas. This could include funding for training programs, resources for local chapters, and support for outreach efforts to engage more young people in these programs. Overall, Bill 118 s 4499 seeks to support and strengthen the important work of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA in providing positive and enriching experiences for youth in rural communities across the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 4499
Bill S 4499 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2024. Bill S 4499 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2024. Bill S 4499's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4499
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4499
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4499
A bill to reauthorize grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes.
A bill to reauthorize grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4499
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