S. 5176: National Guard for National Service Act

This bill would create a

pilot program

run by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The goal would be to use National Guard-related activities and existing national service programs to address a mix of workforce, security, and resilience needs.

What the pilot program would cover

• Critical infrastructure protection: Activities aimed at protecting essential systems and services such as transportation, energy, communications, and water management.
• Cybersecurity support: Training and deploying participants and National Guard members to help local and Tribal governments, schools, colleges, and nonprofits improve cybersecurity and resilience.
• Disaster preparedness and resilience: Efforts to improve community readiness for major disasters and reduce risks to people and infrastructure.
• Workforce development and financial security: Creation of a nationwide employment and training pipeline that connects part-time National Guard and Reserve members with career pathways through national service programs, while also aiming to reduce economic insecurity and improve workforce stability.

How it would work

The bill does not spell out all operational details in the text provided. Instead, it directs the two agencies to establish the pilot program and defines the broad areas it should focus on. It also states that certain terms, like “National Guard,” “national service laws,” and “participant,” should be understood using existing federal definitions.

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