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S. 1244 117th Congress Senate

Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

Official title: A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transiti… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill 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 10, 2022 Introduced by: Edward J. Markey Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 20, 2021
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 Latest action April 20, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 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.

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  • HR 2670 Identical bill The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
  • HR 3941 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
  • S 2075 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 7 Independent 1
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Mar 10, 2022
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Mar 10, 2022
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 15, 2021
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Apr 20, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Apr 20, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Apr 20, 2021
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Padilla, Alex
California · Apr 20, 2021
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 20, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1244: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1244/
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"S. 1244: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1244/.
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S. 1244, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1244/.
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