H.R. 5161 would create a new Office of Young Americans within the Executive Office of the President, headed by a Director appointed by the President. The Director would serve as the principal advisor to the President on issues affecting young Americans ages 18-40, including employment, education, mental health, housing, and climate change, and would coordinate federal government responses to these issues across agencies. The bill allows the Director to appoint up to two full-time staff members and consult with state, local, tribal, and private sector entities, and requires the Director to submit comprehensive reports to Congress and the public at least every five years identifying key challenges facing young Americans and recommending solutions. The Director would be compensated at the Executive Schedule level II rate, while an optional Associate Director could be appointed at level III. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding amounts, instead authorizing the Director to request resources through the President's budget and leverage existing federal agency programs to address identified needs.
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