Building Community in America Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Building Community in America Act, H.R. 9766, proposes to amend existing laws related to national and community service. Specifically, it aims to expand the participation of populations that are currently underrepresented in service programs. This includes a focus on young adults in activities like mentoring, coaching, and youth development.
The bill seeks to make this expansion a priority within national service programs. It would require that a priority be given to programs that focus on recruiting and training underrepresented individuals, including men, for various activities. These activities include youth coaching, school support, conservation corps, disaster response, public safety, and workforce development programs like skilled trades and apprenticeships.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Representative Adam Smith. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by the full House or Senate.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9766 do?
- The Building Community in America Act, H.R. 9766, proposes to amend existing laws related to national and community service. Specifically, it aims to expand the participation of populations that are currently underrepresented in service programs. This includes a focus on young adults in activities like mentoring, coaching, and youth development. The bill seeks to make this expansion a priority within national service programs. It would require that a priority be given to programs that focus on recruiting and training underrepresented individuals, including men, for various activities. These activities include youth coaching, school support, conservation corps, disaster response, public safety, and workforce development programs like skilled trades and apprenticeships. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Representative Adam Smith. It has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by the full House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 9766 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9766. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9766?
- H.R. 9766 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9766?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (16 Jul 2026).
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