Bill · H.R. 10062· House(119-HR-10062)
Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act provides extra funding for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It aims to increase the number of national service positions by at least 500,000. The bill also increases the living allowance for participants to 200 percent of the poverty line. This increase in living allowance is intended to be permanent and adjusted for inflation after 2027. Additionally, it raises the cost per member service year.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+9
Young adults are the primary demographic for national service positions and benefit from increased allowances.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Higher living allowances based on poverty levels specifically benefit low-income participants.
Is this likely to create jobs?+8
The bill increases national service positions by at least 500,000.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-7
It significantly increases funding for national service positions and living allowances.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-5
Appropriating 'such sums as may be necessary' without a cap generally reduces fiscal restraint.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-4
The bill requires supplemental appropriations and permanent spending increases.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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More Job Opportunities: Section 2(1) increases the number of national service positions by at least 500,000, which could provide more employment options.
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Higher Living Allowances: Section 2(2) and Section 3 increase the living allowance for participants to 200 percent of the poverty line, providing more financial support for those serving.
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Inflation Protection: Section 3 ensures that living allowances are adjusted each year after 2027 for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+9Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Students+7Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7Reduces Homelessness+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+8Improves Economic Growth+3Reduces Government Spending-7Improves Fiscal Responsibility-5Reduces National Debt-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 8/6/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Introduced in House