A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The Building Community in America Act amends federal service programs to prioritize recruiting people from underrepresented groups, particularly men, into community service roles such as youth mentoring, coaching, school support, conservation work, disaster response, public safety, and skilled trade training. The bill modifies the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to establish a formal priority for selecting service programs and volunteers that focus on engaging these populations. The legislation directs federal agencies administering these service programs to emphasize recruitment and training efforts targeting underrepresented participants for a range of community-building activities. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text provided. The measure was introduced in July 2026 by Senators Kelly and Curtis and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration.
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