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S. 1211: AID Youth Employment Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-03-31
SponsorSen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Policy areaLabor and Employment
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-03-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1926-1930)
Last updated2026-06-01

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-31):

Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act or the AID Youth Employment Act

This bill directs the Department of Labor to award grants, on a competitive basis, to assist states, local governments, Indian tribes, and community-based organizations in providing subsidized summer and year-round employment opportunities to certain youth who are not younger than 14 or older than 24, including individuals who are subject to the justice system, homeless, pregnant, or parenting.

Specifically, grants must be used to support employment for eligible individuals and may be used to provide wages, provide associated support services (e.g., case management or child care), and develop data management systems to assist such programs.

The bill also requires Labor to establish performance measures and annually review the performance of each grant recipient.   

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Tammy Duckworth D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1211 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1211?

S. 1211 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: AID Youth Employment Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1211 are available on congress.gov.

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