To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, and for other purposes.
Key claim: HR9766 would amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs.
Abstract
(HR9766 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-16): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this matters
The bill targets access to federally supported national service programs (e.g., AmeriCorps), which serve as entry points to civic engagement, workforce development, and educational benefits. Expanding recruitment and eligibility for underrepresented populations affects who can access these opportunities and the benefits attached, making it a civil-rights-adjacent equity measure. As an introduced bill, its practical effect depends on enactment and implementing definitions of ‘underrepresented.’