US HB6174 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2020-03-10HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E289)
2020-03-10HouseIntroduced in House

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