US HR599 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-02 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes. Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential. Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities. Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.

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Title

Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-02HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2016-02-02HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HR64 (Related) 2015-01-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
SR58 (Related) 2015-01-29 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S662; text as passed Senate: CR S660-661)
SR356 (Related) 2016-02-02 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489-490)

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