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H.R. 354 (95th)

Civilian Conservation Corps Act

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Introduced

4 January 1977

Last action

4 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Duncan, Robert B. [D-OR-3], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1], Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. McKay, K. Gunn [D-UT-1], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Meyner, Helen S. [D-NJ-13], Rep. Mikva, Abner J. [D-IL-10], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4]

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Summary

Civilian Conservation Corps Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps for the purpose of providing employment for unemployed persons through public projects in connection with the conservation, improvement and utilization of the natural resources of lands and waters under the ownership or control of the United States or its agencies. Permits the Corps to undertake certain cooperative projects on State, local governments, or private lands. Sets forth eligibility requirements to be met by persons employed under this Act as Corps members. Directs that preference for employment be given to persons residing in areas having an employment rate of 6.5 percent or greater for three consecutive months. Limits employment of Corps members under this Act to a period of 24 months total employment. Sets forth the duties of the Secretaries under this Act. Authorizes the Secretaries to make grants to the States to assist them in employing unemployed individuals to carry out on non-Federal lands projects similar to those performed by the Corps.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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