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US S1244

US S1244
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act


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Introduced
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
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 a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean econ- omy, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy. The bill would provide funding to expand the existing network of service programs, with a focus on historically underserved communities. The bill would also increase the living allowance and educational benefits for participants in national service programs like AmeriCorps. Additionally, the bill would ensure that national service programs prioritize climate-related projects and provide protections for the labor rights of Civilian Climate Corps members.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/20/2021)

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