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Building Civic Bridges: Supporting Social Cohesion and Unity

This act establishes a new office within a government agency to support initiatives that bring together people of diverse backgrounds and views. Its aim is to reduce conflict and foster stronger community ties, while also addressing local issues. The office will provide grants for projects promoting cooperation and mutual understanding, and will gather and share knowledge on effective methods for building unity.
Key points
Creation of an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding to support initiatives that connect diverse social groups.
Grants will be available for non-profit organizations to implement projects aimed at reducing divisions and improving community cooperation.
The office will collect and disseminate best practices and research findings on building unity to help others act more effectively.
All activities will be funded exclusively through donations, without the use of federal funds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4329
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2025-07-10