HR1630: Expressing the importance of raising awareness of opportunity youth and the necessity of investing in and supporting reconnection to education and career pathways across the United States.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 19, 2026 Mr. Bresnahan (for himself and Mr. Carter of Louisiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the importance of raising awareness of opportunity youth and the necessity of investing in and supporting reconnection to education and career pathways across the United States. Whereas, as of 2024, 10.7 percent of young people ages 16 to 24 in the United States, or 4,336,000 young people, are considered opportunity youth; Whereas opportunity youth are young people who are disconnected from the education and workforce development system and face significant barriers to success, such as homelessness or aging out of the foster care system; Whereas, according to youth.gov, opportunity youth come from all parts of the United States with rates in suburban communities of 11 percent, urban communities of 13 percent, and rural areas of 19 percent; Whereas the youth labor force participation rate is 9.7 percent lower than its peak in 2000, while employers report nearly 7,300,000 job …

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Sponsors

• Robert Bresnahan (R, HD-PA-8) · primary sponsor
• Troy Carter (D, HD-LA-2)

Latest actions

1. October 19, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2. October 19, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HR1630?

HR1630 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing the importance of raising awareness of opportunity youth and the necessity of investing in and supporting reconnection to education and career pathways across the United States.

What is the status of HR1630?

In committee as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (October 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1630?

Robert Bresnahan (R, HD-PA-8), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HR1630?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1630