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New Jobs in Conservation: RENEW Conservation Corps Program

This act establishes an environmental employment program, offering jobs and training for unemployed individuals. It aims to improve parks and recreational areas while supporting the economy and professional development of citizens. The program plans to employ one million people over five years, with a minimum wage of $15 per hour and access to educational assistance.
Key points
Establishes an employment program for 1 million people over 5 years, focusing on environmental conservation and recreation projects.
Program participants will receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour, vocational training, and access to educational assistance.
The program aims to improve parks, trails, and other public lands, increasing access to recreation and community resilience to climate change.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1370
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work Conservation Corps Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1370.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes an employment program for 1 million people over 5 years, focusing on environmental conservation and recreation projects.
  • Program participants will receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour, vocational training, and access to educational assistance.
  • The program aims to improve parks, trails, and other public lands, increasing access to recreation and community resilience to climate change.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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