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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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the National Guard for National Service Act
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Pilot program to address critical workforce integration and national security imperatives
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:
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.
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.
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.
Workforce development and financial security
Activities to establish a nationwide employment and training pipeline that—
connects part-time National Guard and Reserve service members with structured career pathways through programs established under the national service laws;
addresses economic insecurity; and
ensures workforce stability.
Definitions
For purposes of this section:
National guard
The term National Guard has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 32, United States Code.
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).
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).