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Youth Climate Councils: Youth Voice in Environmental Matters

This act establishes Youth Advisory Councils within key government agencies, allowing young people to provide recommendations on environmental issues. The goal is to ensure that the youth perspective, especially from communities most affected by environmental problems, is considered when shaping policies that impact their future and health.
Key points
Creation of Youth Advisory Councils within agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy, enabling young people to propose environmental protection ideas.
Councils will consist of individuals aged 16-29, with at least half of the members coming from communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues.
The councils aim to advise on environmental justice, climate change mitigation, and pollution reduction, potentially improving air and water quality and overall living conditions for citizens.
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Print number: 118_HR_10121
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2024-11-14