June 30, 2022 — 170 Members of Congress joined a bipartisan advocacy effort in support of $193 million in funding for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) YouthBuild program for the upcoming fiscal year, helping young people across the country build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to long-term professional and personal success.

The effort, which was co-led by Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-GA-05), garnered support from 168 of their colleagues from both sides of the aisle. As YouthBuild Champions, Representatives Bacon and Williams advocate in Congress for funding and policies that benefit opportunity youth...