S. 5567: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Sept. 24, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sept. 24, 2026)
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
This bill establishes a federally funded Civilian Climate Corps program that explicitly allows illegal aliens to enroll and participate regardless of their legal status. As a result, it would provide participating illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded compensation, including a living allowance equivalent to at least $20 per hour, comprehensive health care benefits, and educational awards of up to $25,000.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (Sept. 24, 2026)