What does Preamble of YouthBuild for the Future Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of YouthBuild for the Future Act do?

This bill is formally titled the YouthBuild for the Future Act.

What does YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM. of YouthBuild for the Future Act do?

This section amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regarding the YouthBuild program. If appropriations exceed $125,000,000, 20% of the excess will be reserved for grants in rural areas and for programs benefiting Native American populations. The legislation expands eligible uses of grant funds to include providing meals, assisting with applications for federal and state benefit programs, and providing supportive services for individuals with disabilities. The term 'youth offender' is replaced with 'youth justice-involved individual'. The term 'are basic skills deficient' is replaced with 'have foundational skill needs'. The Secretary is required to consult annually with YouthBuild program entities when establishing performance levels. The Secretary must announce new funding opportunities during the same time period each year, to the greatest extent practicable. States receiving grants must facilitate access to wage data for YouthBuild participants, protecting participant privacy. The Act authorizes appropriations for the YouthBuild program from fiscal year 2027 through 2032, with increasing amounts each year.

What does YOUTHBUILD EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS. of YouthBuild for the Future Act do?

This section amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish YouthBuild Employer Partnerships. The Secretary will award grants to eligible consortia to develop partnerships and employment/training opportunities for YouthBuild program participants. Eligible consortia must include a YouthBuild program entity and a public or private employer. Applications for grants require a needs assessment, partnership descriptions, proposed fund uses, and an evaluation plan. Priority will be given to partnerships with joint labor-management apprenticeship programs. Grant funds must be used to develop partnerships or expand employment and training opportunities aligned with the local labor market. The legislation authorizes $20,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to carry out these partnerships.

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YouthBuild for the Future Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Jahana Hayes (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reauthorizes and expands the YouthBuild program, increasing annual appropriations from fiscal year 2027 through 2032.
It establishes YouthBuild Employer Partnerships, providing grants to consortia that connect participants with employment and training opportunities aligned with local labor markets.
The legislation broadens eligible uses of YouthBuild grant funds to include meals, benefit application assistance, and supportive services for individuals with disabilities.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4321(In Committee)Official page

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