Building Community in America Act

This bill changes federal national service laws to add a goal of expanding participation in national and community service among groups underrepresented in service programs, including young adults. It requires national service funding priorities to include programs that prioritize recruiting and training underrepresented participants, including men. The covered activities include youth coaching or mentoring, school attendance and after-school support, conservation corps, disaster response, public safety and reentry support, and skilled trades or apprenticeships. The same priority would apply to National Civilian Community Corps project selection and to the assignment of VISTA volunteers.

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Sponsors

• Mark Kelly Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors