Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9766

Building Community in America Act

National Service: Expanding Participation in Community Programs

Jul 16·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Building Community in America Act

Next up: A house committee

The House Committee on Education and Workforce is currently reviewing this bill. It has not moved since July 16, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

Companion bill: National Service: Expanding Participation for Underrepresented Groups →

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Companion
Identical companion bill S. 5031 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
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Key Points

This bill changes how national service programs like AmeriCorps find volunteers. It focuses on bringing in people from groups that do not usually join, specifically mentioning the need to recruit more men into these roles.
Programs would give priority to projects that train these new volunteers for specific jobs. These include coaching youth, helping with after-school programs, responding to disasters, and working in public safety or violence prevention.
The plan also connects community service to career building. It encourages programs that focus on skilled trades and apprenticeships, helping volunteers gain real-world work experience while they serve their communities.
By expanding who serves, the policy aims to strengthen local neighborhoods. It targets areas like youth development and conservation where more diverse mentors and workers are needed to help the next generation.

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Milestones

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Jul 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jul 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Building Community in America Act

Bill NumberHR 9766

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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