Building Community in America Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Building Community in America Act, if passed, would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. The bill aims to expand participation in national and community service programs, specifically by increasing the involvement of populations that are currently underrepresented. This includes young adults and men, for activities such as youth mentoring and coaching, conservation corps, disaster response, public safety, and skilled trades.
The legislation is sponsored by Senator Mark Kelly and introduced in the Senate. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill's next steps would involve consideration by this committee, and potentially further action by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5031 do?
- The Building Community in America Act, if passed, would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. The bill aims to expand participation in national and community service programs, specifically by increasing the involvement of populations that are currently underrepresented. This includes young adults and men, for activities such as youth mentoring and coaching, conservation corps, disaster response, public safety, and skilled trades. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Mark Kelly and introduced in the Senate. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill's next steps would involve consideration by this committee, and potentially further action by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5031 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5031. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5031?
- S. 5031 was sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5031?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (16 Jul 2026).
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