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Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020

Introduced: March 10, 2020 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 10, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E289)
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of State to coordinate the development and implementation of a whole-of-government strategy to promote the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict and recovery efforts.

The President must appoint a coordinator who, in addition to being responsible for leading the implementation of such strategy, is authorized to provide grants, emergency assistance, and technical assistance to eligible youth-led civil society organizations and youth peace-building implementers.

The bill also authorizes the President to provide development assistance to expand training, technical assistance, and grants managed and controlled by youth leaders.

What's happening now March 10, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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