S-3234 : Still Just a Bill

Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide funding to states for the development or expansion of summer and year-round youth employment programs that: (1) match youth participants with appropriate employers for high-quality employment opportunities; and (2) provide work-readiness training and educational programs, coaching and mentoring, career and college planning services, financial literacy education, and supportive services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-07-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5069)Senate
2018-07-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
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  • Adult education and literacy
  • Congressional oversight
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Financial literacy
  • Higher education
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Performance measurement
  • Right of privacy
  • Vocational and technical education
  • Youth employment and child labor

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