Corporation For National And Community Service
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Pandemic Response and Opportunity Through National Service Act [HB-6702]
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Expands, and modifies the priorities and administration of, national service programs, including AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, to address the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and its recovery period. Among other changes, the bill increases the number of national service positions, as well as the living allowances and other benefits associated with these positions. The living allowance is also excluded from gross income for federal tax purposes. In addition, the Corporation for National and Community Service must (1) establish a
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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UNITE Act of 2020 Undertaking National Initiatives to Tackle Epidemic Act of 2020 [HB-6560]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency by increasing volunteer opportunities within AmeriCorps and employment opportunities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and requiring the re-enrollment of Peace Corps volunteers whose service ended involuntarily on March 15, 2020, or earlier for volunteers who were serving in China and Mongolia. Among other things, the bill reauthorizes through FY2022 Americorps programs; increases recruitment levels of its volunteers to 500,000 in FY2020-FY2022; sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 04/22/2020
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Inspire to Serve Act of 2020 [HB-6415]
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To build on America's spirit of service to nurture, promote, and expand a culture of service to secure the Nation's future, address critical needs of the Nation, and strengthen the civic fabric of American society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Referred To The Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations. on 07/13/2020
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COVID–19 National Service Response Act [HB-6315]
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Modifies the Corporation for National and Community Service program to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. The corporation shall allow an individual serving in a position eligible for an educational award, who is performing limited service or whose position has been suspended or placed on hold due to COVID-19, to accrue other service hours that will count toward the number of hours needed for the individual's education award. The bill (1) deems certain individuals who are required to exit such positions early
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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CARES Act Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act [S.3548]
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Addresses economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses, including air carriers, and suspends certain aviation excise taxes. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. The bill also provides funding for $1,200 tax rebates to individuals, with additional $500 payments per qualifying child. The rebate begins phasing out
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 06/03/2020
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Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act [HB-5618]
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Provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for Operating Expenses, Salaries and Expenses, and the Office of Inspector General. The CNCS must use the funds in a manner that (1) increases to 500,000 the number of national service positions approved under the AmeriCorps program, and (2) gives preference to programs that propose to use full-time national service positions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 01/15/2020
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A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps. [SR-326]
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This resolution acknowledges the significant impact and value of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners over the past 25 years.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 09/24/2019
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Recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps. [HCR-64]
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This concurrent resolution recognizes the significant impact and value of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners over the past 25 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 09/18/2019
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ACTION for National Service Act America’s Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act [HB-3464]
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To establish a National and Community Service Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/25/2019
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A resolution recognizing the significant milestone of Senior Corps volunteers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018. [SR-230]
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This resolution acknowledges the contributions that Senior Corps volunteers make to the communities in which they live and serve and to the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. on 06/04/2019
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Recognizing the significant milestone of Senior Corps volunteers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018. [HR-402]
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This resolution acknowledges the contributions that Senior Corps volunteers make to the communities in which they live and serve and to the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 05/23/2019
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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020 [HB-2740]
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Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 4 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020; and the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020. The departments and agencies funded in the bill include the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 10/31/2019
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Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2019 [HB-2274]
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Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a veterans conservation corps to assist unemployed veterans in the transition from military service to civilian life. Specifically, the VA and other specified federal agencies must employ such veterans (1) in conservation, resource management, firefighting, law enforcement, and historic preservation projects on public lands; (2) in maintenance and improvement projects for the National Cemetery Administration; and (3) as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and disaster relief personnel.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Ruiz
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 05/20/2019
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ACTION for National Service Act America’s Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act [S.994]
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(1) converts the Corporation for National and Community Service into the National and Community Service Administration and revises its membership, leadership, and authority; (2) reauthorizes programs carried out by the administration; (3) establishes a National Service Foundation to accept and administer gifts on behalf of the administration; (4) modifies the calculation of national service educational awards; and (5) otherwise modifies provisions related to national and volunteer service programs. Additionally, the bill creates a 21st Century American
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2190-2191) on 04/02/2019
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Keep Community Service Local Act [HB-1458]
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Prohibits the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) from closing CNCS state offices if the closure results in a state not having a CNCS office, unless permitted or directed by an act of Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act [HB-6373]
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Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act This bill provides FY2019 supplemental appropriations to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for: Operating Expenses, Salaries and Expenses, and the Office of Inspector General. The CNCS must use the funds in a manner that: (1) increases to 500,000 the number of national service positions approved under specified provisions of the National and Community Service Act of 1990, and (2) gives preference to programs which propose to use full-time national service positions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 07/13/2018