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HB5572: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 19, 2023
Labor and employment
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  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new Civilian Climate Corps program under existing national service laws. The Corps would employ people to help communities adapt to climate change and build clean energy jobs. It amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish this workforce program. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to for review.

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