Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

This bill would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create a Civilian Climate Corps within the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corps would run a national service program in which members work in teams on climate, clean energy, conservation, and disaster projects, plus a grant program for states, tribes, nonprofits, labor organizations, colleges, and federal agencies. Members would be at least 17, could join regardless of immigration status, and would receive a living allowance of at least $20 per hour, a health care benefit, training, and up to $25,000 per term for education or student loans. At least 50 percent of funds would go to projects in under-resourced communities. Members could form unions, bargain collectively, and strike.

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Sponsors

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democrat sponsor
• 36 cosponsors