Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

The Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act establishes a national service program to create climate-related jobs and provide workforce development, with a focus on historically underserved communities including low-income communities, communities of color, and tribal communities. The program would recruit 50,000-400,000 participants annually by 2028 to work on climate resilience projects like energy-efficient building retrofits, wildfire prevention, and pollution remediation. Participants would receive a minimum $17/hour living allowance, health care, and $25,000 in educational benefits upon completion, with 50% of projects required to be located in under-resourced communities of need, including 10% in Indian country. The bill also includes provisions to ensure worker protections, including the right to organize and collective bargaining, and requires coordination with tribal nations to respect tribal sovereignty.