US Congress Senate Bill 2108 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-02-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Youth Corps Act of 2012 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth, among other things, with stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to: (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training, (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential, (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, or (4) military service.

Youth Corps Act of 2012

Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]

Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT]

Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-02-14	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2012-02-14	Senate	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S619-620)

HB711 (Related) 2011-03-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2108/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s2108/BILLS-112s2108is.pdf