A bill to authorize funding for the National 4-H Program Centennial Initiative.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 107-19.
Official Summary
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make a grant to the National 4-H Council for the Federal share of certain youth development activities.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a grant to the National 4-H Council to cover the federal share of certain youth development activities under the National 4-H Program Centennial Initiative. The legislation supports youth development programs by facilitating federal funding to a nonprofit organization involved in 4-H activities, which focus on education and development for young people in agricultural and related fields.
The bill establishes federal funding support for the National 4-H Council to advance youth development activities as part of the 4-H Program Centennial Initiative.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make a grant to the National 4-H Council.
- The grant covers the federal share of specific youth development activities.
- Supports the National 4-H Program Centennial Initiative, a youth-focused educational effort.
['National 4-H Council', 'Youth participants in 4-H programs', 'U.S. Department of Agriculture']
['The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed assessment of funding amounts and specific program requirements.', "Implementation depends on the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of the grant, which may affect timing and distribution.", 'Oversight mechanisms for the use of federal funds by the National 4-H Council are not detailed in the summary.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 107th Congress and was signed into law on July 10, 2001, reflecting bipartisan support for youth development programs within the agriculture policy area. It aligns with ongoing federal efforts to support educational and developmental programs for youth in rural and agricultural communities.
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['Increased federal funding to the National 4-H Council may enhance the scale and reach of youth development programs.', 'Support for 4-H activities could contribute to long-term educational and career outcomes for participating youth in agriculture and related fields.', 'Potential strengthening of partnerships between federal agencies and nonprofit organizations involved in youth development.']
The absence of the full bill text limits the ability to assess specific funding levels, detailed program requirements, and oversight mechanisms. Transparency regarding how the grant funds are administered and monitored would be important for ensuring accountability. Monitoring implementation by the Department of Agriculture and the National 4-H Council will be key to understanding the program's effectiveness and use of federal funds.
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