A resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday in June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Bill Cassidy and 3 co-sponsors

Designates National Service and Conservation Corps Day and boosts recognition and expansion of Corps programs that provide service, education, and job skills to youth and veterans.

Submitted in Senate

Summary of Bill: S. Res. 762 (119th Congress)

Purpose

This Senate resolution designates the second Friday in June as “National Service and Conservation Corps Day.”

It acknowledges and supports the existing network of National Service Programs, referred to as Service and Conservation Corps, and aims to highlight their contributions to education, workforce development, and community service.

The resolution aligns with the 250th anniversary of the United States (2026) to emphasize civic engagement, public service, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources.

Key Provisions

The Senate expresses support for:

The designation of National Service and Conservation Corps Day (the second Friday in June).
The existing network of more than 140 Service and Conservation Corps nationwide.
Recognition of the importance of national service among U.S. citizens.
Continuation and expansion of the national network of Service and Conservation Corps under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.).
The role of Service and Conservation Corps in honoring the United States’ civic legacy as the nation approaches its 250-year anniversary.

What is Covered by Service and Conservation Corps (as described in the resolution)

Corps are locally based organizations engaging young adults (generally ages 16–25) and veterans (up to age 35) in service projects addressing:

Recreation, conservation, disaster response, and community needs.

They provide:

Education, workforce development, and support services to participants (Corps members).
Stipends or living allowances; educational benefits such as an education award or scholarship after service.
Educational programming, mentoring, career and personal counseling.
Opportunities to earn high school diplomas or GED certificates through partnerships with charter schools.

Projects typically support public lands, historic sites, natural resources, and community infrastructure, often in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies.

Who would be Affected

Corps members (young adults and veterans participating in service programs).

Service and Conservation Corps organizations (nonprofit groups and units of state/local governments operating the programs).

Federal, state, and local government agencies that partner with Corps for service projects.

Communities benefitting from the Corps’ projects (land conservation, disaster resilience, public spaces, historic preservation, etc.).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Introduced June 9, 2026; referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

The resolution does not create new mandatory programs or funding by itself but endorses existing networks and calls for continued expansion under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.

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