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National Climate Service Corps: Helping Communities Respond to Climate Change

This act establishes a National Climate Service Corps to help communities prepare for and respond to climate change impacts, including natural disasters. It offers young adults, including veterans and disadvantaged youth, opportunities for service, education, and career pathways in the clean energy sector, while supporting their local communities.
Key points
Creation of a National Climate Service Corps to assist communities with climate adaptation, mitigation, and disaster response.
The program will provide young people, including veterans and disadvantaged youth, with service opportunities, education, and job training in the green energy sector.
Establishment of a Climate Careers Network to help Corps members and others find employment in the growing clean energy economy.
Facilitates non-competitive hiring for former Corps members in federal service and enables interstate cooperation for emergency response.
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Print number: 117_S_1928
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-05-27