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US HR7698

US HR7698
Building Civic Bridges Act


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Introduced
03/15/2024
In Committee
03/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th 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, the Building Civic Bridges Act, amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Office will administer a grant program to support civic bridgebuilding activities across the United States, which are defined as actions that foster respect between diverse communities, support social cohesion, and address public concerns. The bill also requires the Office to provide training, conduct research, and facilitate a public conversation on the importance of civic bridgebuilding. The bill authorizes $25 million in annual funding for the Office from fiscal years 2025 to 2027.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 03/15/2024)

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