Bills · HR 3465
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3465Labor and Employment
Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses several pressing issues: workforce development, national wildland firefighting capacity, and rural community support. By boosting training at Civilian Conservation Centers, the bill creates opportunities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to gain valuable skills and secure stable jobs, contributing to economic mobility.
It directly tackles the growing challenge of wildland fires by strengthening the pipeline for trained firefighters and conservation workers. A more robust and well-supported wildland firefighting workforce means better protection for communities, forests, and natural resources. Additionally, the housing pilot program could help alleviate housing shortages in remote areas, a significant barrier to recruiting and retaining essential federal employees like firefighters. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more skilled workers, better-equipped firefighting efforts, and improved conditions for those protecting our public lands. If it doesn't, these centers might continue with current offerings, potentially missing an opportunity to expand critical workforce development and address staffing and housing needs for wildland firefighters.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes specialized training programs at Civilian Conservation Centers focused on forestry, rangeland management, and wildland firefighting.
This provision ensures that young people are trained with the specific skills needed for critical environmental and emergency response jobs.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes experimental and demonstration pilot programs to offer diverse career and technical education curricula at Civilian Conservation Centers.
This allows centers to offer a broader range of job-specific skills, adapting to various workforce needs in public lands and rural industries.
PROVISION 03
Sets recruitment goals for federal agencies to hire CCC graduates for wildland firefighting and other critical roles, and grants direct hire authority for these positions.
This streamlines the process for graduates to secure federal jobs and helps agencies meet their staffing needs for essential functions like wildland firefighting.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a pilot program for Civilian Conservation Center students to improve and expand federal housing for wildland firefighters and other agency employees.
This addresses a critical need for housing in remote areas, which can improve recruitment and retention of the wildland firefighting workforce, while also providing practical skills for students.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Introduced in House
MAY 15
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3465
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House BillHR 3465Labor and Employment
Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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