National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Climate Resiliency Service Corps as a national service program to assist communities in mitigating the effects climate change and establishes the Climate Careers Network to connect individuals with jobs in green industries.

Bill 117 hr 4220, also known as the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021, aims to establish a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called the National Climate Service Corps. This program would provide opportunities for young people and veterans to participate in projects related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

The bill would also create a National Climate Service Careers Network to connect participants in the Corps with job opportunities in the public and private sectors. This network would help individuals develop skills and experience in climate-related fields, such as renewable energy, conservation, and disaster response.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education programs, as well as partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. It also emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment and selection of participants in the Corps. Overall, the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021 seeks to address the urgent need for skilled workers in the growing field of climate science and environmental stewardship, while also providing opportunities for young people and veterans to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 4220

Introduced on
2021-06-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/29/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Climate Resiliency Service Corps as a national service program to assist communities in mitigating the effects climate change and establishes the Climate Careers Network to connect individuals with jobs in green industries.

Bill 117 hr 4220, also known as the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021, aims to establish a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called the National Climate Service Corps. This program would provide opportunities for young people and veterans to participate in projects related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

The bill would also create a National Climate Service Careers Network to connect participants in the Corps with job opportunities in the public and private sectors. This network would help individuals develop skills and experience in climate-related fields, such as renewable energy, conservation, and disaster response.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education programs, as well as partnerships with universities, non-profit organizations, and businesses. It also emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment and selection of participants in the Corps. Overall, the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021 seeks to address the urgent need for skilled workers in the growing field of climate science and environmental stewardship, while also providing opportunities for young people and veterans to contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environment.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a National Climate Service Corps to help communities withstand and respond to changes in the Earth's climate with respect to natural disasters, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
Adult education and literacy•
Air quality•
Alternative and renewable resources•
Atmospheric science and weather•
Climate change and greenhouse gases•
Community life and organization•
Disaster relief and insurance•
Employee hiring•
Employment and training programs•
Environmental health•
Fires•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Government information and archives•
Intergovernmental relations•
Labor-management relations•
Minority health•
National and community service•
Natural disasters•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations•
State and local government operations•
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation•
Vocational and technical education•
Youth employment and child labor

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Latest Summary4/1/2022

National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Climate Resiliency Service Corps as a national service program to assist communities in mitigating the effects climate change and estab...


Latest Action6/29/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.