| Bill | HR 2358 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act
This bill authorizes the President, until the end of FY2022, to establish and operate a Civilian Conservation Corps to employ unemployed or underemployed U.S. citizens in the construction, maintenance, and carrying on of public works, such as forestation of U.S. and state lands, prevention of forest fires, floods, and soil erosion, and construction and repair of National Park System paths and trails.
If there are insufficient funds to employ all U.S. citizens in the corps, the President must give preference in the hiring process to (1) unemployed veterans, (2) workers who have exhausted their unemployment compensation, and (3) other unemployed workers eligible for unemployment compensation. The President may provide housing and transportation services for corps employees.
The bill prohibits discrimination in the employment of corps employees, but individuals convicted of a crime may not be employed in the corps.
Bill Title
21st Century Civilian Conservation Corps Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-04-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2019-04-25: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E490)
- 2019-04-25: Introduced in House
- 2019-04-25: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.