Darren Soto (D-FL)
To establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
H.R. 5161 proposes the creation of the Office of Young Americans within the Executive Office of the President. This office will be led by a Director and potentially an Associate Director. The office is tasked with identifying and advising the President on issues that primarily affect young Americans, specifically those between 18 and 40 years old. The Director will coordinate federal activities and submit reports every five years regarding the needs and engagement of young people.
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- Scored +8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill creates a dedicated office specifically to identify and address the needs of Americans aged 18-40.
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
Education is a primary area of focus for the new office.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Focus on housing and employment issues is likely to benefit lower-income young adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Focused Attention on Youth Issues: The Director is required to identify issues that substantially affect young Americans, including mental health, housing, education, employment, and climate change. This ensures these specific concerns reach the President (Section 1(b)(2)(A)(i)).
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Increased Government Engagement: The bill mandates that the Director advise the President on the involvement of young Americans in the Federal Government and make recommendations to increase that engagement (Section 1(b)(2)(A)(ii) and (v)).
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Better Federal Coordination: The office will support strategic communication and coordination between the Executive Office of the President and Federal agencies to improve how the government responds to youth-related issues (Section 1(b)(2)(A)(iii) and (vi)).
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Workforce Development: The Director is tasked with identifying ways to use emerging technologies and public-private partnerships to develop skilled young Americans for the future workforce (Section 1(b)(2)(A)(vii)).
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Direct Public Input: The Director has the authority to hold hearings across the United States to gather views from the general public and other entities regarding national needs and trends for young Americans (Section 1(c)(2)(B)).
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Resource Advocacy: The Director will work with Federal officials to request funding through the President's Budgets to address the issues identified in their reports (Section 1(b)(2)(A)(viii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Staffing Capacity: The Director is only permitted to appoint up to two full-time equivalent positions to the office, which may limit the office's ability to execute its broad mandate (Section 1(d)(1)).
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 creates a dedicated office specifically to identify and address the needs of Americans aged 18-40. Would students be better off under this? — Education is a primary area of focus for the new office. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Focus on housing and employment issues is likely to benefit lower-income young adults. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The definition of 'young American' specifically includes lawful permanent residents. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Education and workforce development initiatives may benefit middle-class youth. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Increased focus on youth housing and employment may positively impact marginalized youth. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Increased focus on youth housing and employment may positively impact marginalized youth. Would business owners be better off under this? — Mentions public-private partnerships for workforce development. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Increased focus on youth housing and employment may positively impact marginalized youth. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — General benefits for the 18-40 demographic apply. Would men be better off under this? — General benefits for the 18-40 demographic apply. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The Director is mandated to consult with Tribal governments. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — General benefits for the 18-40 demographic apply. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General benefits for the 18-40 demographic apply across races. Would women be better off under this? — General benefits for the 18-40 demographic apply.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Housing is explicitly listed as a key issue the Director must identify and advise the President upon. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing housing and employment issues for young adults, the bill may help reduce poverty. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Focusing on housing issues for the 18-40 demographic can lead to efforts to reduce youth homelessness.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The Director is explicitly tasked with identifying and advising on mental health issues affecting young Americans. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The office will advocate for resources and identify gaps in services for young Americans.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill tasks the Director with identifying opportunities to develop skilled young Americans for the future workforce. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Focusing on workforce development and youth employment may marginally contribute to economic growth.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — Education is a primary focus area for the Director's advisory role and resource requests.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires public availability of Preparedness Outlook Reports every five years. Does this give the federal government more power? — Establishes a new office within the Executive Office of the President, slightly increasing federal coordination capacity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Climate change is explicitly listed as a primary issue for the Director to identify and advise on.
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado