Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023

3/11/2024, 4:25 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1216, aims to improve and expand the Civilian Conservation Center program in the United States. The bill seeks to enhance the training and educational opportunities provided by the program, which currently offers young adults the chance to gain valuable skills in conservation and land management.

Under this legislation, the Civilian Conservation Centers would receive additional funding to support their operations and expand their reach. This would allow more young people to participate in the program and benefit from the hands-on training and experience it provides.

The bill also includes provisions to strengthen partnerships between the Civilian Conservation Centers and other organizations, such as state and local governments, non-profit groups, and private businesses. These partnerships would help to further enhance the program's impact and ensure that participants have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities. Overall, the Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023 aims to improve the effectiveness and reach of the Civilian Conservation Center program, providing more young people with the skills and experience they need to succeed in conservation and land management careers.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1216

Introduced on
2023-04-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/19/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1216, aims to improve and expand the Civilian Conservation Center program in the United States. The bill seeks to enhance the training and educational opportunities provided by the program, which currently offers young adults the chance to gain valuable skills in conservation and land management.

Under this legislation, the Civilian Conservation Centers would receive additional funding to support their operations and expand their reach. This would allow more young people to participate in the program and benefit from the hands-on training and experience it provides.

The bill also includes provisions to strengthen partnerships between the Civilian Conservation Centers and other organizations, such as state and local governments, non-profit groups, and private businesses. These partnerships would help to further enhance the program's impact and ensure that participants have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities. Overall, the Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023 aims to improve the effectiveness and reach of the Civilian Conservation Center program, providing more young people with the skills and experience they need to succeed in conservation and land management careers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend Public Law 91-378 to authorize activities relating to Civilian Conservation Centers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Agricultural practices and innovations
Building construction
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Livestock
Natural disasters
Outdoor recreation

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Latest Action4/19/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.