Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025
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Latest Action · May 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025 expands and modernizes residential training programs at Civilian Conservation Centers operated by the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior, focusing on preparing young people for careers in wildland firefighting, forestry, and natural resource management. The bill directs these departments to offer specialized training in wildfire response, forest management, equipment operation, and related fields, prioritizing underserved youth while coordinating with the Department of Labor and state agencies. Key provisions include setting hiring goals of 300 program graduates annually per department, establishing signing bonuses to attract workers to rural areas, granting direct-hire authority for qualified graduates, and launching a pilot program to have trainees improve federal housing for firefighters and agency staff. The legislation requires facility upgrades and equipment modernization, with departments reporting back to Congress within one year on how to fully utilize available capacity at these centers. Overall, the bill aims to address critical workforce shortages in wildland firefighting and conservation while providing career pathways for disadvantaged youth.
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