S. 5176

119 S5176 IS: National Guard for National Service Act
 U.S. Senate
 2026-07-30
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 II  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. 5176  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.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   National Guard for National Service Act  .
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 ).