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Introduced
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
In Committee
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/20/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1244/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1244/BILLS-117s1244is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1244/BILLS-117s1244is.pdf.pdf |
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