Youth Lead Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Youth Lead Act reauthorizes grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support four youth organizations – the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, National 4-H Council, and National FFA Organization. These grants will be used to create pilot programs focused on expanding the organizations’ activities in rural communities and small towns. The bill specifically allocates $5 million annually to each organization from fiscal year 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes grants to the Girl Scouts of the USA, Boy Scouts of America, National 4-H Council, and National FFA Organization.
- Directs organizations to establish pilot projects.
- Focuses pilot projects on expanding programs in rural areas and small towns.
- Allocates $5 million per year to each organization from 2026-2030.
Who is affected
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America
- Boy Scouts of America
- National 4-H Council
- National FFA Organization
- Rural communities and small towns
Notable changes
- Provides dedicated funding for pilot programs in underserved areas.
- Extends grant authority through fiscal year 2030.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides $25 million annually to the four organizations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Doug LaMalfa
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