Younger Americans Act

Summary

Younger Americans Act - Sets forth a national policy to assure that all youth have access to the full array of core resources, including: (1) ongoing relationships with caring adults; (2) safe places with structured activities in which to grow and learn; (3) services that promote healthy lifestyles, including those designed to improve physical and mental health; (4) opportunities to acquire marketable skills and competencies; and (5) opportunities for community service and civic participation. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President: (1) the Office of National Youth Policy ; and (2) the Council on National Youth Policy within the Office. Directs the Associate Commissioner of the Family and Youth Services Bureau of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services to make block grant allotments to States for State and community programs for youth to assure access to the five core resources. Provides for Native American organizations, outlying areas, and Federal discretionary programs to respond to needs of youth in correctional and other out-of-home settings, high poverty areas, rural areas, and other high-risk situations. Authorizes awarding of grants and contracts to eligible entities for specified evaluation, education and training, research, and dissemination activities.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5983-5984)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 7 June 2001 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
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