Bill · H.R. 2324· House(119-HR-2324)
Unity through Service Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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
- Chrissy Houlahan
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Unity through Service Act of 2025 establishes an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military, national, and public service. The Council is composed of various federal officials and is tasked with advising the President on recruitment strategies and civic responsibility. It aims to coordinate efforts across the executive branch to increase connectivity to service programs. The bill also authorizes joint market research and advertising among the Department of Defense, the Peace Corps, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Additionally, it creates new transition services and employment assistance for those completing service.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on promoting service and career transition opportunities which are highly relevant to young adults.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill aims to improve the transition from service to civilian careers via better information and training.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill highlights opportunities for national service and job training that can benefit students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Recruitment and Connectivity: The Council will work to expand opportunities for military, national, and public service and enhance how interested applicants connect to these programs (Section 2(a)).
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Improved Employment Assistance: The bill expands employment assistance for those transitioning out of service by including the Corporation for National and Community Service (Section 4(a)).
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Career Information and Training: The Department of Labor will provide information on public service opportunities, training for public service job recruiting, and advantages of federal careers (Section 4(b)).
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Service Transition Support: Individuals completing service in specific programs will receive information regarding military and public service opportunities they may qualify for (Section 4(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funds: The act specifies that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the Act (Section 8).
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+4Good For Students+3Good For Veterans+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia