Youth Advisory Committee

Congressman Sam Liccardo cares deeply about getting students involved in government and giving them the tools that they need to advocate for policies that they believe in. Voting and civic engagement are lynchpins of our democracy, and the Congressman believes our high schoolers are ready to get involved. He wants to share his ideas with students, hear their feedback, and collaborate on issues important to our nation. 

Eligibility 

Candidates must:

Be high school juniors or seniors residing or attending school in the 16th Congressional District.

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• Attend and participate in mandatory meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. Some meetings will be in-person and others virtual.  

• Participate meaningfully in additional group and independent work outside of required meetings.

• Be responsible, enthusiastic, and dedicated to collaborating with peers, Congressman Liccardo’s staff in a respectful and timely manner.

Congressman Liccardo and his staff pride themselves on providing the best possible experience to the young people in our Congressional District. To do so, we expect students to act professionally, arrive on time, and be actively involved in the Committee. 

Any student who misses more than 2 meetings without an excused absence or who does not adequately contribute to group projects will be dismissed from the Committee. Excused absences must be cleared by a member of our staff at least 24 hours before our scheduled meeting, except in a genuine emergency. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. 

Our staff will deny any request for verification of volunteer hours or for college admissions if a student is dropped from the Committee.

Our office takes photos of the Committee periodically, for record keeping and use in Congressman Liccardo's newsletters, social media, and other outreach. By submitting this application, you agree to have your photo published in the manners set forth above. If you or your legal guardian would not like your photo published, please inform Congressman Liccardo's staff.

Meeting Schedule:

The 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee will meet in-person and online. Participation in additional group and independent work are expected outside of our required meetings. 

This year’s meetings will take place on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Below is the tentative schedule.

Wednesday Evenings:

• September 3, 2025
• October 1, 2025
• November 5, 2025
• December 3, 2025
• January 7, 2026
• February 4, 2026
• March 4, 2026
• April 1, 2026
• May 6, 2026
• June 3, 2026