WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:
Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly introduced a two-bill package-the Educators for America Act (https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ROM26279-Educators-for-America-Act.pdf) and the Building Community in America Act (https://www.kelly.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WIL26346-Building-Community-in-America-Act.pdf)-to expand pathways for Americans to serve as teachers, mentors, and volunteers. The bills bolster paid teaching opportunities and national service programs to boost recruitment, with a focus on increasing the number of men participating. Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA-09) is leading companion legislation in the House, and Senator John C...