Bill · H.R. 9766· House(119-HR-9766)
Building Community in America Act
- Introduced
- 7/16/2026
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Smith
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Building Community in America Act aims to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990. The bill seeks to expand participation in service programs among populations that are currently underrepresented. This includes a specific focus on young adults underrepresented in areas like mentoring and coaching. The legislation establishes a priority for recruiting and training underrepresented participants, including men. These priority areas cover activities such as youth coaching, disaster response, and skilled trades.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically focuses on expanding participation for young adults in mentoring, coaching, and workforce training.
Would men be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly includes men as an underrepresented group to be prioritized for recruitment and training.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill emphasizes recruitment for underrepresented populations and workforce-linked services like apprenticeships.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased participation for underrepresented groups: The bill aims to expand participation in national and community service among populations that are currently underrepresented, such as young adults in mentoring and youth development (Section 2(a)).
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Priority in specific service sectors: The bill establishes a priority for recruiting and training underrepresented participants, including men, for various activities (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Opportunities in youth development: Underrepresented individuals may benefit from increased opportunities in youth coaching, mentoring, school attendance, or after-school support (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Opportunities in specialized service roles: The bill prioritizes recruitment for conservation corps, disaster response, public safety, violence interruption, or reentry support (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Access to workforce training: The act creates a priority for participants engaging in skilled-trades, apprenticeships, or workforce-linked services (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+5Good For Men+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
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