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Youth, Peace, and Security Act: Empowering Young People in Global Peacebuilding

This act aims to increase the participation of young people in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts worldwide. It means the U.S. will support youth-led programs and organizations to help them build stability and resolve disputes, potentially contributing to greater global security.
Key points
Support for Young People: The act promotes the active participation of individuals aged 18-30 in peace processes, conflict prevention, and post-conflict recovery.
New Youth Coordinator: A dedicated coordinator will be appointed within USAID to oversee and coordinate youth involvement in peacebuilding efforts.
Youth, Peace, and Security Fund: A fund will be established to provide financial and technical support for youth organizations working on peace and security.
Protection and Inclusion: The act emphasizes the need to protect young people, including girls and young women, from violence and harassment, and ensures their inclusion in decision-making processes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4838
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4838.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Young People: The act promotes the active participation of individuals aged 18-30 in peace processes, conflict prevention, and post-conflict recovery.
  • New Youth Coordinator: A dedicated coordinator will be appointed within USAID to oversee and coordinate youth involvement in peacebuilding efforts.
  • Youth, Peace, and Security Fund: A fund will be established to provide financial and technical support for youth organizations working on peace and security.
  • Protection and Inclusion: The act emphasizes the need to protect young people, including girls and young women, from violence and harassment, and ensures their inclusion in decision-making processes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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