S5176Referred to Committee

National Guard for National Service Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-30
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John W. Hickenlooper
John W. Hickenlooper
Democrat · CO · Senator
Votes with party: 81.8% (867 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$19k

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-07-30

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would create a test program to help integrate workers into critical industries while addressing national security concerns. The program would likely involve training, placement, or coordination efforts to fill important jobs in defense-related sectors and other vital industries. This affects workers seeking employment in sensitive fields, defense contractors, and government agencies responsible for national security.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 5176 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5176 To establish a pilot program to address critical workforce integration and national security imperatives. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2026 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a pilot program to address critical workforce integration and national security imperatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Guard for National Service Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS CRITICAL WORKFORCE INTEGRATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IMPERATIVES. (a) In General.--The Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service shall establish a pilot program to address critical workforce integration and national security imperatives through activities conducted by the National Guard Bureau and under the national service laws, which shall include the following: (1) Critical infrastructure protection.--Activities to proactively safeguard essential systems and assets that are vital for the functioning of the society and economy of the United States, including systems of transportation, energy, communications, and water management. (2) Cybersecurity capacity-building.--Activities related to the training and deployment of participants and members of the National Guard to assist local and Tribal governments, elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits in strengthening their security protocols and resilience. (3) Disaster preparedness and community resilience.-- Activities to expand efforts in community preparedness and resilience to reduce risks to civilian life and strategic infrastructure due to major disasters and ensure their ability to be resilient should an event occur. (4) Workforce development and financial security.-- Activities to establish a nationwide employment and training pipeline that-- (A) connects part-time National Guard and Reserve service members with structured career pathways through programs established under the national service laws; (B) addresses economic insecurity; and (C) ensures workforce stability. (b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) National guard.--The term ``National Guard'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 32, United States Code. (2) National service laws.--The term ``national service laws'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511). (3) Participant.--The term ``participant'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511). <all>
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