Bill · S. 1120· Senate(119-S-1120)
Unity through Service Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1837)
- Sponsored by
- John Reed
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Unity through Service Act of 2025 establishes an Interagency Council on Service to promote opportunities for military, national, and public service. This Council consists of various high-level officials from across the federal government. The Council is tasked with advising the President and coordinating recruitment strategies to increase civic responsibility. It also aims to facilitate transitions and provide information regarding service opportunities. The Act authorizes joint market research and advertising among several federal entities. Finally, it mandates various reports to Congress regarding service strategies and recruitment effectiveness.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on promoting recruitment and career opportunities for service and public work.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill emphasizes connectivity between interested applicants and various service opportunities.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill promotes public service opportunities and job training through the Department of Labor.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Service Opportunities: The Council is tasked with promoting, strengthening, and expanding opportunities for military, national, and public service for all people in the United States (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Recruitment Strategies: The Council will review and coordinate recruitment strategies to help interested applicants connect more easily with national service programs (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Employment and Transition Assistance: The bill updates laws to ensure that individuals completing service receive information about potential military and public service opportunities (Section 4(c)(3)). Additionally, the Department of Labor will provide information on public service opportunities and training on public service job recruiting (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Coordinated Outreach: The bill allows for joint market research, recruiting, and advertising to complement existing programs (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Explicit Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain specific provisions that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1837)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana