H.R. 1434 — Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act
Congress Session: 119
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Mikie Sherrill [D-NJ-11]
Bill Introduced: 2025-02-18
Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. [2025-02-18]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence
Bill Issue Area(s):
K-12 education Post-secondary education and workforce development
Bill Description:
The legislation expands access to summer employment opportunities for youth, particularly in underserved communities, with a focus on improving workforce readiness, earnings and long-term economic outcomes for young people.
Evidence provisions:
- Reserves 5% of funds for evaluation activities.
- Mandates impact evaluations including the use of randomized experimental designs, when feasible.
- Establishes an Advisory Board to provide technical assistance to grantees in carrying out program elements, including impact evaluations, and to publish a database of completed evaluations.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 3(b) and Sec. 4(b), 4(d)(14) and Sec. 2(b)(3) and Sec. 5(b) and Sec.6(i)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09