Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6174
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 10, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 10, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6174
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New York
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Minnesota
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of State to coordinate the development and implementation of a whole-of-government strategy to promote the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict and recovery efforts.

The President must appoint a coordinator who, in addition to being responsible for leading the implementation of such strategy, is authorized to provide grants, emergency assistance, and technical assistance to eligible youth-led civil society organizations and youth peace-building implementers.

The bill also authorizes the President to provide development assistance to expand training, technical assistance, and grants managed and controlled by youth leaders.

Text (1)
March 10, 2020
Actions (3)
03/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/10/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E289)
03/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:28:07 AM