HB5511: Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2023 creates subsidized job programs for young people facing barriers to employment and career paths. It supports local community partnerships working to improve high school graduation rates and youth employment. The bill aims to connect disadvantaged youth with paid summer and year-round work opportunities. Sponsors include Representatives Robert Scott, Jesus Garcia, Jahana Hayes, and others. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of consideration.
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HB5511: Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Robert Scott
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Jesus Garcia
Jahana Hayes
Frederica Wilson
Suzanne Bonamici
Gregorio Sablan