Youth Council Act

Summary

Youth Council Act - Presents the finding of the Congress that the youth of America represents the primary resource of the Nation's future and that better communication with such youth is essential to national health and growth. Requires the President to transmit to Congress annually a report on youth, setting forth: (1) the developments in the interaction between youth and our society; (2) a review of activities as they relate to youth by governmental and nongovernmental entities; and (3) recommendations for remedying problems through improved programs and legislation. Establishes, in the Executive Office of the President, a Council on Youth to be composed of 5 members appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Specifies general qualifications for Council members. Imposes upon the Council the duties of gathering information on the interaction between youth and societal institutions, reviewing Federal programs in youth, making studies, recommending legislation, and making an annual report to the President and Congress. Directs the Council, in carrying out its duties, to consult with representatives of industry, education, the Government and various private institutions and to utilize facilities of agencies and institutions to avoid duplication of effort.

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Timeline

1. 19 February 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 February 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Steiger, William A. [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Biester, Edward G., Jr. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frey, Lou, Jr. [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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