21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 5, 2015)
21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act of 2015
This bill establishes a 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) that provides work and training opportunities for youth and veterans in certain federal agencies. Work and training provided in 21CSC must involve:
- protecting, restoring, and enhancing natural, cultural, and historical resources and treasures, including public and tribal land or water;
- supporting outdoor recreation and urban green spaces;
- restoring and safeguarding U.S. natural resources; or
- service that is primarily indoors with a clear benefit for natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures.
Participating federal agencies may develop public-private partnerships with organizations to support and carry out 21CSC projects.
Participating federal agencies must compensate 21CSC participants with a wage, a stipend, a living allowance, or an educational credit at a participating institution of higher education.
Participating federal agencies must also provide participants with: (1) job skill development; (2) community skill development to help participants acquire an ethic of service to others and become more effective resource and community stewards; and (3) a greater understanding of U.S. natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures.
What just happenedMar 17, 2016
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 5, 2015
- Mar 17, 2016Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-496.
National Parks Subcommittee - Aug 5, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Aug 5, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate