S1216-118

Introduced

To amend Public Law 91–378 to authorize activities relating to Civilian Conservation Centers, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 19, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates civilian Conservation Centers Public Law 91–378 (16 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term Civilian Conservation Center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the Department of the Interior or, and requires wildland Firefighting Workforce Development Pilot. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, reporting requirements, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Agriculture, Education, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates civilian Conservation Centers Public Law 91–378 (16 U.S.C.
  • Defines definitions In this title: The term Civilian Conservation Center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the Department of the Interior or...
  • Requires wildland Firefighting Workforce Development Pilot.
  • Creates wildland firefighting workforce enhancement The Secretaries— shall each set goals of— hiring 300 covered graduates annually to contribute to wildland firefighting or other critical workforce needs within...
  • Provides wildland firefighting housing pilot program The Secretaries shall establish a pilot program to employ covered students to improve and expand the housing stock owned by the Federal Government for the purpose...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates civilian Conservation Centers Public Law 91–378 (16 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term Civilian Conservation Center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the Department of the Interior or, and requires wildland Firefighting Workforce Development Pilot.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Agriculture, Education, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill creates civilian Conservation Centers Public Law 91–378 (16 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term Civilian Conservation Center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the Department of the Interior or, and requires wildland Firefighting Workforce Development Pilot.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Agriculture Education Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
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Tribal governments and members affected by the bill:
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill:
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , , , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Daines, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Rounds, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Agriculture Education Environment

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