Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 2020)
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.
What just happenedMar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2020
- Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E289)
- Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House