HR 6181 · 109th Congress · Labor and Employment

National Infrastructure Corps Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.(2006-11-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Infrastructure Corps Act of 2006 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a National Infrastructure Corps of up to 40,000 eligible individuals, to be operated by the Corporation for National and Community Service, in order to address: (1) the economic infrastructure needs of the Nation through the performance of eligible projects; and (2) high rates of unemployment in urban and rural areas by providing employment opportunities to eligible individuals. Directs the Corporation to: (1) select, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, eligible projects based on proposals submitted by federal, state, and local entities; (2) provide financial assistance; and (3) give priority to disaster relief projects to repair vital infrastructure facilities damaged by natural disasters and emergencies, including projects to address damages resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat