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Read. Follow. Verify.Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act introduced in House
Last action · August 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.Sponsor: Eleanor Norton
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What This Bill Would Do
The Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act ( 8354) was introduced on August 6, 2026, to establish new national service initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Education and Workforce for review.
This legislation initiates the formal review process for potential federal funding and policy changes that could impact national service programs and workforce development strategies nationwide.
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Committee on Appropriations
The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions regarding federal funding.
Committee on Education and Workforce
The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions regarding workforce development and national service.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Aug 6, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
- Aug 6, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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