United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 5877 — YouthBuild International Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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The bill establishes a new program to support education and employment skills for disadvantaged youth in developing countries under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

  • 22 U.S.C. 2151c

    (d) Program To Provide Disadvantaged Youth in Developing Countries With Opportunities To Receive Education and Employment Skills.--(1) In general.--The President is authorized to establish a program to furnish assistance, on such terms and conditions as the President may determine, to developing countries--(A) to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to receive the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in demand and postsecondary education and training opportunities; (B) to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; (C) to foster the development of employment and leadership skills and commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities; (D) to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-income families by utilizing the energies and talents of disadvantaged youth; and (E) to improve the quality and energy efficiency of community and other nonprofit and public facilities, including those facilities that are used to serve homeless and low-income families. (2) Reference.--The program established pursuant to paragraph (1) may be referred to as the 'YouthBuild International program'.

    This addition creates a new program aimed at providing education and employment opportunities specifically for disadvantaged youth in developing countries.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5877 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 5877?
HR 5877 is sponsored by Omar, Ilhan (Democratic) and Pressley, Ayanna (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5877?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5877?
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