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Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

USA117th CongressS-1244| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act This bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps Program and generally revises benefits provided to national service program participants. The bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps to operate (1) a national climate service program; and (2) a national climate service grant program to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, including through reducing carbon emissions. The bill also provides for allowances for participants in certain national service programs, including the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and the National Civilian Community Corps. The bill expands the exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, to exclude amounts received as educational awards or benefits and income attributable to discharges of student loan debt under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2670
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2670
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2670: The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
  • HR 117-3941: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
  • S 117-2075: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsLabor-management relationsLabor standardsMinority educationMinority healthNational and community serviceParks, recreation areas, trailsPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionYouth employment and child labor

Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

USA117th CongressS-1244| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2021
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act This bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps Program and generally revises benefits provided to national service program participants. The bill establishes a Civilian Climate Corps to operate (1) a national climate service program; and (2) a national climate service grant program to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, including through reducing carbon emissions. The bill also provides for allowances for participants in certain national service programs, including the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and the National Civilian Community Corps. The bill expands the exclusion from gross income, for income tax purposes, to exclude amounts received as educational awards or benefits and income attributable to discharges of student loan debt under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2670
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • April 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2670
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2670: The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
  • HR 117-3941: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
  • S 117-2075: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIncome tax exclusionIndian social and development programsLabor-management relationsLabor standardsMinority educationMinority healthNational and community serviceParks, recreation areas, trailsPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitResidential rehabilitation and home repairSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingStudent aid and college costsUnemploymentVocational and technical educationWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionYouth employment and child labor