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Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2014 [HB-3850]
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Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2014 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reauthorize through FY2018 appropriations for: (1) the Administration on Aging, including the Eldercare Locator Service and pension counseling and information programs; (2) grants for state and community programs on aging; (3) grants and contracts for educational activities; (4) Older American community service employment programs; and (5) grants for Native Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 06/13/2014
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Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013 [HB-3451]
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[Disaster Relief ]
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Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a veterans conservation corps to assist unemployed veterans in the transition from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life and to 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 cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the National Cemetery Administration; and (3) as firefighters, law enforcement officers,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 12/13/2013
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Youth Corps Act of 2013 [HB-3061]
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Youth Corps Act of 2013 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 09/13/2013
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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2013 [HB-2737]
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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income for income tax purposes AmeriCorps educational awards awarded under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 07/18/2013
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Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act [HB-2268]
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Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act - Amends title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an Enhancing the Effectiveness of K-12 Education through Service Learning grant program. Directs the Secretary of Education to reserve a portion of program funds to: (1) establish a National Center for K-12 Service Learning; and (2) conduct research and evaluation activities, including a study on the effects of academic service-learning on instructional quality and the success of students in low-performing schools;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 07/08/2013
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GREAT Teachers and Principals Act [HB-2196]
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Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or the GREAT Teachers and Principals Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to states to: (1) create or approve teacher or principal preparation academies and create or designate authorizers of those academies; (2) support the creation and operation of such academies; and (3) award subgrants to nonprofit entities to establish or expand such academies, measure their effectiveness, or recruit enrollees who have demonstrated strong potential to be
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 07/08/2013
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Let's Grow Act of 2013 [HB-1933]
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[Energy ]
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Let's Grow Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) (Secretary) to carry out the Green and Healthy Corner Store Initiative to assist qualified convenience stores to expand their offering of fruits and vegetables. Directs the Secretary to make grants to provide access to farmers' markets for communities with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, particularly areas of predominantly lower-income communities. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a pilot grant program to allow local and tribal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 07/08/2013
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To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program. [HB-1611]
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Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, to use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program to provide technical services for conservation-related programs and authorities carried out by the Secretary on such lands.
Sponsored by: Rep. Reid Ribble
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 05/03/2013
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Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 [HB-1414]
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Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 regarding the supplemental food assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to include as a retail store an agricultural producer marketing agricultural products directly to consumers. Requires participating retailers to pay 100% of the costs of acquiring, and arranging for the implementation of, electronic benefit transfer (EBT) point-of-sale equipment and supplies. Allows exemptions, including for farmers' markets, direct farmer-to-consumer
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 07/08/2013
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2013 [HB-1351]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
[Science ]
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to rename: (1) the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 as the Public Lands Service Corps Act of 1993, and (2) the Public Lands Corps as the Public Lands Service Corps (the Corps). Permits Corps participants to work in the National Marine Sanctuary System, coral reefs, and other coastal, estuarine, and marine habitats, and other lands and facilities administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requires the: (1) establishment of a department-level
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Energy, And Forestry. on 04/23/2013
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Global Wildlife Trade Biosecurity Act [HB-8678]
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[Healthcare ]
[International ]
[Public Health ]
[Food ]
Establishes the Global Zoonotic Disease Task Force and requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to take specified measures to respond to and prevent zoonotic (animal-to-human) disease outbreaks. The bill also authorizes a program to promote food security, global health, and biodiversity protection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, And International Organizations. on 11/09/2020
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The Heroes Act [S.4800]
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A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
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A resolution designating April 20 through 22, 2012, as "Global Youth Service Day". [SR-421]
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[Nonprofit ]
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Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and the world and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, communities, and countries. Designates April 20-April 22, 2012, as Global Youth Service Day. Calls on the people of this country to observe the day by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2452-2453; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2452-2453; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2399-2400) on 04/17/2012
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A resolution designating April 15 through 17, 2011, as "Global Youth Service Days". [SR-156]
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[Nonprofit ]
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Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation. Designates April 15-April 17, 2011, as Global Youth Service Days. Calls on the people of this country to observe these days by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2556) on 04/14/2011
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Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 [S.977]
[Crime ]
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[Criminal Justice ]
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[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) make grants to public and nonprofit private entities (including faith-based organizations) for projects involving innovative approaches to combat gang activity, (2) make grants to states and other entities to increase police presence and expand and improve cooperative efforts to address gang activity problems, and (3) designate high-intensity interstate gang activity areas. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) reauthorize programs
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/12/2011
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2011 [S.896]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Recreation ]
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[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to rename: (1) the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 as the Public Lands Service Corps Act of 1993, and (2) the Public Lands Corps as the Public Lands Service Corps (the Corps). Creates a grant program for the establishment of Indian Youth Service Corps so that Indian youth can carry out projects on Indian lands determined to be priorities by their tribes and communities. Defines "appropriate natural and cultural resources conservation project" as any project for the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Bingaman Under Authority Of The Order Of The Senate Of 12/17/2011 With Amendments. With Written Report No. 112-120. on 01/13/2012
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Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 [S.867]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Education ]
[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) make grants to public and nonprofit private entities (including faith-based organizations) for projects involving innovative approaches to combat gang activity, (2) make grants to states and other entities to increase police presence and expand and improve cooperative efforts to address gang activity problems, and (3) designate high-intensity interstate gang activity areas. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) reauthorize programs
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/03/2011
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3295]
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[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
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[Social Security ]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2013. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for FY2013 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) the Office of the Job Corps; (3) community service employment for older Americans;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 112-176. on 06/14/2012
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Youth Corps Act of 2012 [S.2108]
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[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
[Veterans ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Funding ]
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Youth Corps Act of 2012 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S619-620) on 02/14/2012
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Extended Unemployment Benefits Reform Act of 2012 [S.2081]
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[Unemployment ]
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Extended Unemployment Benefits Reform Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (relating to approval of state unemployment compensation [UC] laws) to prohibit state payment of extended UC to an individual, even under a temporary program, for any week in which he or she does not: (1) perform at least 20 hours of unpaid public service to a charitable organization, except in specified circumstances; and (2) engage in at least 20 hours of active job searching. Authorizes a state to reduce the required 20 hours of active job searching, and prescribe
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/09/2012