Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Don Bacon and 3 co-sponsors

Designates the second Friday of June as National Service and Conservation Corps Day to promote awareness and participation in service and conservation efforts.

Submitted in House

Summary of HRES 1359 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HRES 1359 designates the second Friday of June each year as “National Service and Conservation Corps Day.”

The resolution is a House Floor measure recognizing the value of national service and conservation-related service programs and encouraging activities that highlight their role in communities.

Key provisions

Official designation: The bill designates the second Friday of June as National Service and Conservation Corps Day in the United States.

Observance guidance: While the text typically does not mandate specific actions, such resolutions commonly encourage Federal, state, and local governments, organizations, schools, and communities to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, service projects, and educational activities that promote national service and conservation corps efforts.

No new programs or funding: As a concurrent/House resolution, the measure typically does not authorize new spending or create new programs. It serves as a symbolic recognition and a call to promote awareness and participation in service and conservation corps activities.

Who and what is affected

General public: Citizens and communities are encouraged to participate in service-oriented activities and conservation corps initiatives on or around the designated day.

Federal, state, and local governments: Encouraged to acknowledge and promote observance, and to highlight opportunities for national service and conservation work.

National service and conservation organizations: Such groups may use the designation to plan events, partner campaigns, and outreach.

Procedural and timeline notes

Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on June 11, 2026, and submitted in the House on the same date.

Legislative posture: As a resolution, it is a non-binding measure expressing a sentiment or recognition. It does not become law in the sense of creating enforceable rights or mandatory programs, but it can influence public awareness and commemorative activities.

Next steps: If advanced, it would proceed through the standard House consideration process for resolutions, potentially proceeding to a full vote. If enacted, the designation would apply annually starting with the second Friday of June in the year following enactment.

Practical impact

Symbolic emphasis on service and conservation: Raises visibility for national service programs (e.g., AmeriCorps, Peace Corps-related activities) and conservation corps work, highlighting volunteerism, service opportunities, and environmental stewardship.

Public engagement: May prompt schools, nonprofits, and local governments to organize service projects, educational activities, and community service events aligned with the designation.

No fiscal impact specified: The text provided does not indicate appropriations or mandates; any indirect costs would relate to administrative recognition or event planning by host communities.

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