| Bill | S 1057 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
Civilian Climate Corps Act of 2021
This bill requires the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, in coordination with other relevant federal agencies, to enter into an interagency agreement establishing a Civilian Climate Corps, to be operated in accordance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.
A project carried out by the corps must (1) prioritize efforts to assist disproportionately impacted communities, or be carried out in partnership with a qualified youth service or conservation corps; (2) be coordinated with tribal and Native American communities to protect natural cultural resources; and (3) accomplish one or more of particular objectives such as conserving, monitoring, and restoring public land and water to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Bill Title
Civilian Climate Corps Act of 2021
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2021-03-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2021-03-25: Introduced in Senate
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.