Biden's American Climate Corps Gains Bipartisan Support and Collaborative Action

Senator Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez applaud the Biden administration's commitment to the American Climate Corps Initiative, which aims to mobilize and train 20,000 service members for the clean energy and climate resilience economy. They call for federal agencies to match public enthusiasm by providing resources, training, and meaningful jobs and projects. The lawmakers also reintroduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act, which would establish a robust and equitable Civilian Climate Corps administered by AmeriCorps, expanding opportunities for all Americans and deepening partnerships with unions while preserving Tribal sovereignty.