Bill would fund youth summer and year-round jobs through 2030

What does this do?

This bill would create a federal grant program run by the Department of Labor to help states, tribes, local governments, and community organizations fund summer and year-round jobs for people ages 14 to 24. Grants would cover both planning and running these programs, with set-asides for rural and tribal areas and an even split between in-school and out-of-school youth.

Who does it affect?

Young people seeking work experience, especially those facing homelessness, foster care involvement, justice system involvement, or poverty, would be directly affected. Schools, tribal governments, nonprofits, local agencies, and employers who hire youth through these programs would also be involved.

Why does it matter?

The program would require applicants to partner with schools, workforce agencies, justice or child welfare agencies, and employers, and would require minimum wage pay and hour limits based on age and school status. The Department of Labor would track outcomes and report to Congress annually.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Up to $1.8b for summer jobs
• Up to $2.4b for year-round jobs
• Funded 2026 through 2030