Building Community in America Act

This bill would change federal national service laws to add a goal of increasing participation in service programs by groups that are underrepresented, including young adults in mentoring, coaching, and youth development. It would require national service funding priorities to include programs that recruit and train underrepresented participants, including men. Covered activities include youth coaching or mentoring, school attendance and after-school support, conservation corps work, disaster response, public safety and reentry support, and skilled trades or apprenticeships. The same priority would apply to National Civilian Community Corps projects and to the assignment of VISTA volunteers.

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Sponsors

• Adam Smith Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors