Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act aims to fund summer youth employment programs to expand subsidized job opportunities for young people. The bill provides authorization for appropriations through fiscal year 2030 to the Secretary of Labor. These funds are intended to improve academic, economic, and criminal justice outcomes for participants. Grants will be awarded to develop or expand programs and to implement innovative program activities. The Act also establishes an Advisory Board to assist the Secretary and mandates impact evaluations of the funded programs.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill provides direct job opportunities, skill training, and mentorship for those under 25.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides financial assistance for food, shelter, and transportation to help low-income youth participate.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill targets youth under the age of 25 with employment and support services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Youth Outcomes: The bill aims to improve high school graduation rates, postsecondary enrollment, employment and wage rates, and reduce arrest, conviction, and incarceration rates (Section 3(a)).
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Guaranteed Wages and Employment: Participants under the age of 25 will receive subsidized employment for at least 4 weeks and will be paid at least the higher of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage (Section 3(d)(1)-(2)).
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Comprehensive Support Services: Programs must provide coaching, mentoring, and assistance in obtaining future educational or employment opportunities (Section 3(d)(5)-(6)).
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Skill Development: Participants can access training in digital literacy, work-readiness, financial literacy, and specific job training (Section 3(d)(8)).
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Targeted Support for High-Need Areas: Grant prioritization will favor entities serving areas with higher youth unemployment and violent crime rates (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Innovative Approaches: Funds can be used for specialized supports such as individualized mentoring, social-emotional learning, wrap-around financial assistance for food and shelter, and mental health or substance abuse supports (Section 4(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No explicit negative impacts are detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides direct job opportunities, skill training, and mentorship for those under 25. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides financial assistance for food, shelter, and transportation to help low-income youth participate. Would children be better off under this? — The bill targets youth under the age of 25 with employment and support services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes entities that serve youth in rural and suburban local areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill requires participants to be paid at least the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill invests significant funds into youth employment and skill development to improve long-sterm economic outcomes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides subsidized employment and wrap-around financial assistance to help youth overcome economic barriers. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill aims to reduce arrest, conviction, and incarceration rates through targeted youth employment programs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill supports postsecondary enrollment and provides assistance for pursuing higher education opportunities. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill includes provisions for digital literacy training through virtual program elements.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill allows for the integration of mental health supports into summer youth employment programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the publication of a database of completed impact evaluations.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts