Summer 2016 Series: Why You Should Support the #21CSC
Every Wednesday between June 15th and August 31st, we’ll release a new shareable image depicting a reason why it’s important to support the 21CSC initiative. Post these images on your social channels to let people know why the 21CSC is a good idea.
July 20th – REASON #6 to Support the 21CSC: The 21CSC Act is bipartisan and budget neutral
The 21CSC Act is something both sides of the aisle can agree upon. The legislation was introduced in the House and Senate by bipartisan coalitions. The 21CSC initiative also has the support of the four most recent Secretaries of the Interior, including two Republicans and two Democrats.
Because the 21CSC Act requires that federal agencies only use existing funding streams to partner with Corps, the 21CSC won’t affect the government’s budget. In fact, studies have demonstrated that federal agencies like the National Park Service can save 50 percent or more on project costs by partnering with Corps. There isn’t much to disagree over: the 21CSC improves public lands and provides opportunities to youth and veterans without costing the government any additional money. We invite members of Congress to visit the 21CSC programs in their states to see firsthand what Corps can accomplish.
Thank you to the members of Congress who introduced or have cosponsored the 21CSC Act:
Senate – S. 1993:
- Introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO)
House of Representatives – H.R. 5114
- Introduced by Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA)
- Original cosponsors: Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- Cosponsors: Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)