H.R. 2670 117th Congress House

The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

Official title: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 29, 2022 Introduced by: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

Labor and Employment Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir quality

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Alternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsLabor standardsLabor-management relationsMinority educationMinority healthNational and community serviceParks, recreation areas, trailsPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionYouth employment and child labor

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 20, 2021

Introduced in House

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

This bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps Program and generally revises benefits provided to national service program participants.

The bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps to operate (1) a national climate service program; and (2) a national climate service grant program to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, including through reducing carbon emissions.

The bill also provides for allowances for participants in certain national service programs, including the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and the National Civilian Community Corps.

The bill expands the exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, to exclude amounts received as educational awards or benefits and income attributable to discharges of student loan debt under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.

Related & companion bills 4

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 42

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Mar 30, 2022

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Mar 29, 2022

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Mar 29, 2022

Cárdenas, Tony

· Mar 8, 2022

Huffman, Jared

California · Mar 8, 2022

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · Mar 8, 2022

Cohen, Steve

Tennessee · Feb 22, 2022

Smith, Adam

Washington · Feb 15, 2022

Dingell, Debbie

Michigan · Feb 9, 2022

Torres, Ritchie

New York · Feb 3, 2022

Khanna, Ro

California · Feb 2, 2022

Raskin, Jamie

Maryland · Feb 2, 2022

Gomez, Jimmy

California · Jan 18, 2022

Tonko, Paul

New York · Jan 12, 2022

New York · Oct 8, 2021

Levin, Andy

· Sep 30, 2021

Sherman, Brad

California · Sep 20, 2021

Tlaib, Rashida

Michigan · Sep 20, 2021

Stansbury, Melanie A.

New Mexico · Jul 29, 2021

Bush, Cori

· Jul 22, 2021

DeSaulnier, Mark

California · Jul 22, 2021

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Jul 22, 2021

Barragán, Nanette Diaz

California · Apr 20, 2021

Indiana · Apr 20, 2021

Connolly, Gerald E.

Virginia · Apr 20, 2021

García, Jesús G. "Chuy"

Illinois · Apr 20, 2021

Jayapal, Pramila

Washington · Apr 20, 2021

Jones, Mondaire

· Apr 20, 2021

Larson, John B.

Connecticut · Apr 20, 2021

MALONEY, CAROLYN

· Apr 20, 2021

Meng, Grace

New York · Apr 20, 2021

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · Apr 20, 2021

Omar, Ilhan

Minnesota · Apr 20, 2021

Pocan, Mark

Wisconsin · Apr 20, 2021

Pressley, Ayanna

Massachusetts · Apr 20, 2021

Watson Coleman, Bonnie

New Jersey · Apr 20, 2021

Wilson, Frederica S.

Florida · Apr 20, 2021

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2670: The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2670/

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