S 1216 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill enhances training programs at Civilian Conservation Centers operated by the Interior and Agriculture Departments, focusing on wildfire response, forestry, and conservation careers. It requires specialized training in fields like firefighting logistics, forest restoration, and equipment operation, prioritizing facilities serving underserved youth. The bill mandates hiring 300 graduates annually for wildland firefighting roles, allows direct hiring without standard civil service rules, and creates a housing pilot program using covered students to renovate federal properties for firefighters. It directly affects underserved youth completing training programs and federal agencies managing public lands. The bill also requires annual reports assessing center capacity and workforce needs.
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 19, 2023 Last action Apr 19, 2023
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Apr 19, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Apr 19, 2023
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