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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2812· House(119-HR-2812)

Youth Lead Act

Rep. Bacon
Age: 63 years
Nebraska
Introduced
4/10/2025
Last activity
4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by
Don Bacon
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 9
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Youth Lead Act'', aims to provide grants to specific youth organizations. These organizations include the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4H Council, and the National FFA Organization. The funds are intended to establish pilot projects to expand programs within rural areas and small towns. The bill proposes an annual allocation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would children be better off under this?+2

    The bill provides funding to expand programs for youth organizations like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    The bill specifically directs funds toward expanding programs in rural areas and small towns.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+2

    The bill funds pilot projects specifically intended to expand youth programming in rural areas and small towns.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases government spending by allocating $5,000,000 annually through 2030.