Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025, aims to improve and expand Civilian Conservation Centers operated by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. It focuses on providing specialized training programs, particularly in wildfire and conservation skills, and creating pathways for graduates to secure employment in related fields. The bill also establishes a pilot program to improve housing for wildland firefighters and a reporting requirement to assess and utilize the full capacity of these centers.
Key provisions
- Establishes specialized training programs in forestry, wildfire management, and related areas.
- Creates a wildland firefighting workforce development pilot program.
- Sets recruitment goals for hiring covered graduates in wildland firefighting and related fields.
- Allows for signing bonuses to assist graduates in securing employment, especially in rural areas.
- Provides direct hire authority for covered graduates meeting qualification standards.
- Establishes a pilot program to improve housing for wildland firefighters and related personnel.
- Requires a report assessing the capacity of Civilian Conservation Centers and identifying necessary investments.
- Prioritizes training programs at facilities described in section 147(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Who is affected
- Department of the Interior
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