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H.R. 14897 (93rd)

A bill to amend the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-597, 86 Stat. 1319) to expand and make permanent the Youth Conservation Corps and for other purposes.

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Introduced

20 May 1974

Last action

19 August 1974 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1871 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2], Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21], Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Grasso, Ella T. [D-CT-6], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27], Rep. Dellenback, John [R-OR-4], Rep. Eshleman, Edwin D. [R-PA-16], Rep. Hansen, Julia Butler [D-WA-3], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31]

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21 July 2025

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Summary

Establishes within the Departments of Agriculture and Interior the Youth Conservation Corps, consisting of youth from 15-18 who may be employed, without regard to civil service or classification laws or regulations, for developing or preserving lands and waters of the United States. Limits service in the Corps during any year to 90 days. Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to determine hours, pay, and subsistence for Corps personnel. Allows for contracting with public and private nonprofit agencies for operation of any Corps project. Provides for grants to States to assist in Corps projects on non-Federal lands. Authorizes appropriations of up to $60,000,000 each year for purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1974

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 July 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 93-1223.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 July 1974

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor, H. Rept. 93-1223.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 August 1974

    Passed

    Measure laid on table in House, S. 1871 passed in lieu.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 August 1974

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #501 (361-38).

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 August 1974

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #501 (361-38).

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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