H.R. 2812 – Youth Lead Act

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The Youth Lead Act creates a federal grant program that gives $5 million per year for five years (2026‑2030) to four major youth organizations. The money is meant to fund pilot projects that broaden their activities in rural communities and small towns, helping more young people in those areas access scouting, 4‑H, and FFA programs.

Key Provisions

Amends the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to set aside $5 million each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 for grants.
Grants may be awarded to the Girl Scouts of the United States, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4‑H Council, and the National FFA Organization.
Funds are to support pilot projects that expand these groups’ programs in rural areas and small towns.

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

April 10, 2025

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Introduced in House

April 10, 2025

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture Committee

April 10, 2025

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 10, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2812

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 10, 2025

Mr. Bacon (for himself, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. LaMalfa, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Bishop, and Mr. Sorensen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To make grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Youth Lead Act.

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Grants for youth organizations

Section 410(d) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7630(d)) is amended—

(1)

by striking and at the end of paragraph (1);

(2)

by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ; and; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

(3)

$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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