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S 1005 107th Congress Senate

Younger Americans Act

Official title: A bill to provide assistance to mobilize and support United States communities in carrying out community-based youth development programs that assure that all … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to provide assistance to mobilize and support United States communities in carrying out community-based youth development programs that assure that all youth have access to programs and services that build the competencies and character development needed to fully prepare the youth to become adults and effective citizens, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 5, 2002 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 7, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 7, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5983-5984)
Jun 7, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 7, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Younger Americans Act - Sets forth a national policy to assure that all youth have access to the full array of core resources, including: (1) ongoing relationships with caring adults; (2) safe places with structured activities in which to grow and learn; (3) services that promote healthy lifestyles, including those designed to improve physical and mental health; (4) opportunities to acquire marketable skills and competencies; and (5) opportunities for community service and civic participation.

Establishes in the Executive Office of the President: (1) the Office of National Youth Policy ; and (2) the Council on National Youth Policy within the Office.

Directs the Associate Commissioner of the Family and Youth Services Bureau of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services to make block grant allotments to States for State and community programs for youth to assure access to the five core resources. Provides for Native American organizations, outlying areas, and Federal discretionary programs to respond to needs of youth in correctional and other out-of-home settings, high poverty areas, rural areas, and other high-risk situations.

Authorizes awarding of grants and contracts to eligible entities for specified evaluation, education and training, research, and dissemination activities.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 5, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1005: Younger Americans Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-1005/
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"S. 1005: Younger Americans Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-1005/.
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