YouthBuild for the Future Act
Sponsored By: Representative Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced
Summary
Would reauthorize and expand YouthBuild funding and create employer partnerships. This bill would update who counts as eligible, broaden what grants can pay for, and set multi‑year funding levels for YouthBuild programs.
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- Young participants would see broader eligibility wording that covers "youth justice‑involved individuals" and those with "foundational skill needs." Grants could pay for meals, benefits outreach (for programs like SNAP and child care assistance), and supportive services for participants with disabilities.
- Rural and Tribal programs would benefit from a targeted reservation rule. If annual funding for Section 171 exceeds $125 million, 20% of the excess would be reserved for rural areas and programs serving Indians, Alaska Natives, or Native Hawaiians.
- Employers and apprenticeship programs would get a new pathway to partner with YouthBuild through a new Section 171A. That program would prioritize joint labor‑management apprenticeships and is authorized at $20 million per year for FY2027–FY2032.
- Administration and oversight rules would change to require annual consultation with YouthBuild providers on performance goals, encourage consistent timing of funding announcements, and require states to provide wage data access for participant tracking while protecting privacy.
*Would authorize $159.5 million for YouthBuild in FY2027 rising to $203.6 million in FY2032, plus $20 million per year for employer partnerships, and would increase federal spending.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
YouthBuild funding for 2027–2032
If enacted, the bill would authorize set amounts to carry out the YouthBuild program for each fiscal year 2027 through 2032. The amounts are $159,500,000 for FY2027; $167,500,000 for FY2028; $175,900,000 for FY2029; $184,700,000 for FY2030; $193,000,000 for FY2031; and $203,600,000 for FY2032. Congress would still need to appropriate these amounts each year.
Reserved YouthBuild funds for rural and tribal
If enacted, when YouthBuild funding in a fiscal year is greater than $125,000,000, the Secretary would reserve 20% of the amount above $125,000,000 for grants to rural programs and for programs run by or for tribes, Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities. The remaining funds would be available for other YouthBuild grants. This rule would take effect upon enactment.
New direct supports for YouthBuild participants
If enacted, YouthBuild grantees would be able to use grant funds to meet some external matching requirements. They would be allowed to provide meals and other food assistance when paired with program activities. Programs could tell participants about eligibility for means-tested benefits like SNAP and child-care subsidies and help with applications. Grantees could also provide supportive services so people with disabilities can fully participate. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Better YouthBuild data and performance rules
If enacted, the Secretary would have to consult with YouthBuild program operators at least once a year when setting performance goals. The Secretary would also be asked to announce YouthBuild funding opportunities during the same time each year, to the greatest extent practicable. States receiving YouthBuild grants would need to help programs access participant wage data for program use while keeping state privacy protections. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Employer partnerships for YouthBuild training
If enacted, the bill would create a YouthBuild Employer Partnerships grant program. The Department would award grants to consortia that include a YouthBuild program and a local employer. Grants would fund development or expansion of employer-aligned jobs, apprenticeships, and training. Applications would need a workforce needs assessment, partner list, uses of funds, and an evaluation plan. The bill would authorize $20,000,000 each year for FY2027 through FY2032 and would give priority to partnerships with joint labor-management apprenticeship programs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
CT • D
Cosponsors
Adams
NC • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
MO • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Carson
IN • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Cherfilus-McCormick
FL • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Crockett
TX • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Davis (IL)
IL • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
McBath
GA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Simon
CA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Grijalva
AZ • D
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
CA • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Wilson (FL)
FL • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
OH • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Roll Call Votes
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