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H.R. 6300 94th Congress House

Summer Food Corps Act

Official title: A bill to establish a Summer Food Corps.

Introduced: April 23, 1975 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agricultural laborFood reliefLabor and EmploymentSummer employment
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Urban affairsYouthYouth employment
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It never became law before the 94th Congress (1975–1976) 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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Apr 23, 1975
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 23, 1975
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 Latest action April 23, 1975

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Summer Food Corps Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and carry out a summer farm job program for eligible youth. Defines "eligible youth" to mean anyone who: (1) is a citizen of the United States and who has attained age 16 but not attained age 21 at the time of selection for the program authorized by this Act; and (2) resides in an urban community.

Directs the Secretary, in carrying out the program, to establish procedures to: (1) identify, recruit, and select eligible youth; (2) identify, screen, and qualify reputable farm and ranch operators to serve as employers of such youth; (3) assure that such youth are paid a minimum of $30 per week; (4) provide appropriate training; and (5) provide for the transportation of such youth to and from their place of employment.

Authorizes $20,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 1975 to carry out this Act.

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