What does Preamble of Building Civic Bridges Act do?

This bill amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990. It proposes to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service. The bill's stated purpose is 'to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Building Civic Bridges Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Building Civic Bridges Act.

What does CIVIC BRIDGEBUILDING. of Building Civic Bridges Act do?

This section amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation. The Office will be headed by an Officer of Civic Bridgebuilding designated by the Chief Executive Officer. The Officer's duties include administering a Civic Bridgebuilding Pilot Grant Program to support civic bridgebuilding projects across the United States. The Pilot Grant Program will award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to reduce conflict, improve social cohesion, and address public concerns. The Office must consult with diverse members of the civic bridgebuilding field, including researchers and representatives from federal agencies. The Comptroller General will submit a report to Congress assessing the effectiveness and impact of the grant program. ’Civic bridgebuilding’ means an activity that fosters respect between diverse communities and diminishes polarization.

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Building Civic Bridges Act

Last updated: 7/10/2025 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

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The bill establishes an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service to foster respect between diverse communities.
It creates a Civic Bridgebuilding Pilot Grant Program to award competitive grants to entities working to reduce conflict and improve social cohesion.
The Comptroller General will evaluate the effectiveness of the grant program and report findings to Congress.

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