Lawmakers Seek to Establish ‘Office of Young Americans’

HR 4444 would establish the Office of Young Americans to address progressive issues related to American youth. The bill is a brainchild of the Future Forum Caucus, a group of younger Democrat lawmakers who are seeking to increase youth engagement in government.

Along with Mr. Soto, the bill’s sponsors are Co-Chairs Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Colin Allred (D-Texas), Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), and caucus member Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif. ). The bill was first introduced in June 2023 but has remained in committee.

Mr. Soto was joined by leaders from youth groups such as YouthinGov, Voto Latino, and the anti-gun violence group Team Enough.