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US HR6843

US HR6843
Building Civic Bridges Act


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Introduced
02/25/2022
In Committee
02/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Office will administer a grant program to support civic bridgebuilding initiatives across the country, which are activities that foster respect between diverse communities, strengthen relationships, and address polarization. The bill also requires the Office to provide training on civic bridgebuilding skills, support research and evaluation, and coordinate public engagement on the importance of civic bridgebuilding. An Advisory Committee will be created to provide guidance and oversight on the Office's priorities and activities. The bill authorizes $25 million in annual funding for the Office for fiscal years 2023 through 2025.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 02/25/2022)

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