Building Community in America Act

Key Points

• This bill aims to get more people from underrepresented backgrounds involved in national service programs like AmeriCorps. It specifically mentions recruiting more men into roles like mentoring, coaching, and youth development where they are currently less common.
• Programs that focus on recruiting these groups would get priority for federal support. The goal is to build stronger communities by ensuring the people serving reflect the diversity of the neighborhoods they are helping.
• The plan covers a wide range of service jobs, including disaster response, fixing up public lands in conservation corps, and helping people re-enter society after being in jail. It also includes training for skilled trades and apprenticeships to help participants find future careers.
• By focusing on underrepresented groups, the bill seeks to address gaps in areas like public safety and school support. It encourages more people to sign up for service positions that provide help with school attendance and after-school activities for kids.

Impact Analysis

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