S. 299: Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S482-484) |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025
This bill establishes grants to support mentoring programs for eligible youth (e.g., in-school youth, out-of-school youth, or youth who are failing academically or who meet specified criteria).
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Labor to award competitive grants for certain community-based organizations or partnerships involving community-based organizations to (1) establish, expand, or support mentoring programs; (2) assist eligible youth enrolled in secondary schools in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills; and (3) prepare eligible youth for success in high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce.
Additionally, Labor must work with the Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Department of Education to (1) refer grant recipients to the National Mentoring Resource Center to obtain mentoring resources, and (2) provide grant recipients with information regarding transitional services for eligible youth returning from correctional facilities and transition services for students with disabilities.
The bill also requires Labor's Chief Evaluation Office to study and report on mentoring programs.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-02-11 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 299 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 299?
S. 299 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 299 are available on congress.gov.
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