What does Preamble of YouthBuild for the Future Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill 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 populations. The legislation expands eligible uses of YouthBuild program funds to include meals, assistance with federal and state benefit programs, and supportive services for individuals with disabilities. The term 'youth offender' is replaced with 'youth justice-involved individual'. The definition of participants with foundational skill needs replaces 'are basic skills deficient'. The Secretary is required to consult annually with YouthBuild program entities when establishing performance levels. The Secretary is directed to announce new funding opportunities during the same time period each year. 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 is directed to 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 must include a needs assessment, a description of partnerships, proposed uses of funds, and an evaluation plan. Priority for grant funding will be given to entities partnering with joint labor-management apprenticeship programs. Grant funds must be used to develop partnerships or expand employment and training opportunities aligned with local labor market needs. The bill 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: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

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

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8333(In Committee)Official page

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