National Climate Service Corps: Community Resilience and Disaster Response
This act establishes a National Climate Service Corps to help communities prepare for and respond to climate change impacts like floods and droughts. It focuses on supporting vulnerable groups by offering training and job opportunities in green industries. The goal is to enhance local community safety and resilience to extreme weather events.
Key points
Creation of the National Climate Service Corps to assist communities in managing natural disasters and climate change impacts.
Prioritized support for communities disproportionately affected by climate change, including low-income and tribal communities.
Corps participants will receive a living allowance of at least $15 per hour, along with training and job placement support in green sectors.
Establishment of a Climate Careers Network to connect Corps members with employers in growing green industries.
Enables cooperation among states for more effective emergency response to climate-related crises.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4220
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Process start date: 2021-06-29