A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to modify the Department of Defense share of expenses under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. [S.645]
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[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Amends the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (a training program to improve life skills and employment potential of civilian youth participants) to increase the Department of Defense (DOD) share of expenses to: (1) 100% of operating costs, in the first two years of a state program of the Program; and (2) 75% of operating costs, in the case of any other state program of the Program.
S.645: A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to modify the Department of Defense share of expenses under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/19/2009
You have voted S.645: A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to modify the Department of Defense share of expenses under the National Guard Youth Challenge Program..
Nonprofit Capacity Building Act of 2009 [S.609]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
Nonprofit Capacity Building Act of 2009 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Nonprofit Capacity Building program requiring the Corporation for National and Community Service to award matching grants to intermediary nonprofit organizations for the delivery of organizational development assistance to small and midsize nonprofit organizations, especially those facing resource hardship challenges. Directs the Corporation, to the extent practicable, to award such a grant to an intermediary nonprofit organization in each
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S.609: Nonprofit Capacity Building Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Sen. Max Baucus
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/17/2009
Tax Relief for National Service Act [S.3857]
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[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Tax Relief for National Service Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to exclude national service educational awards from their recipients' gross income for federal income tax purposes.
S.3857: Tax Relief for National Service Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/28/2010
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 [S.3686]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Social Security ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Libraries ]
[Pensions ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2011. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations for FY2011 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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S.3686: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 111-243. on 08/02/2010
Youth Corps Act of 2010 [S.3178]
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[Veterans ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
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Youth Corps Act of 2010 - 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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S.3178: Youth Corps Act of 2010
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2010
National Guard Youth Challenge Enhancement Act [S.3139]
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[Children and Youth ]
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National Guard Youth Challenge Enhancement Act - Amends the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (a training program to improve life skills and employment potential of civilian youth participants) to increase the authorized Department of Defense (DOD) share of expenses to 100% of operating costs for the first three years of a state program of the Program.
S.3139: National Guard Youth Challenge Enhancement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Crapo
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/18/2010
Serve America Act [S.277]
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[Poverty ]
[Veterans ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2014. Title I: Amendments to National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Revises under the NCSA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service, also known as Learn and Serve programs; (2) National Service Trust programs, also known as AmeriCorps; (3) the Civilian
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S.277: Serve America Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 03/18/2009
Green Jobs and Infrastructure Act of 2009 [S.224]
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[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Unemployment ]
[Construction ]
Green Jobs and Infrastructure Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to provide loans to manufacturers to help finance the cost of: (1) re-equipping, expanding, or establishing (including applicable engineering costs) a manufacturing facility in the United States to produce clean technology products and the significant component parts of those products; and (2) improving the energy efficiency of the industrial processes of the manufacturers other than through the production of products and component parts. Applies such loans
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S.224: Green Jobs and Infrastructure Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/13/2009
Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009 [S.1442]
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[Environmental ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Recreation ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
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[Grants ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to rename 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 determined to be priorities by their tribes and communities. 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
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S.1442: Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Public Lands And Forests. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 111-223. on 10/29/2009
HR-453: Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H6429) on 06/10/2009
You have voted HR-453: Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service..
Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days. [HR-353]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Safety ]
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation. Supports the goals and ideals of Global Youth Services Days 2009. Calls on the citizens of the United States to observe the day, support the volunteer efforts of young people, and engage them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities today as an investment in the future of the United
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HR-353: Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/04/2009
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week. [HR-335]
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[Human Services ]
[Nonprofit ]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week. Recognizes the critical role of our national and community service programs. Honors the contributions of all those hard-working American volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day of the year. Invites all Americans to answer the call to serve through volunteerism in any form.
HR-335: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Price
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/04/2009
HR-1338: Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 05/27/2010
You have voted HR-1338: Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service..
HR-1276: Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Mr. Sablan Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 04/21/2010
You have voted HR-1276: Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act..
Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day. [HR-1240]
[Community Development ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Public Safety ]
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation. Supports the goals and ideals of 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.
HR-1240: Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Ms. Woolsey Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 04/27/2010
Celebrating Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on its 45th anniversary and recognizing the national service program's contribution to the fight against poverty. [HR-1152]
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[Social Security ]
Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty. Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the capacity of thousands of low-income areas across the United States to address challenges and improve their lives and communities. Encourages VISTA's continued commitment to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
HR-1152: Celebrating Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on its 45th anniversary and recognizing the national service program's contribution to the fight against poverty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 03/22/2010
You have voted HR-1152: Celebrating Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on its 45th anniversary and recognizing the national service program's contribution to the fight against poverty..
Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service. [HR-1002]
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[Arts and Culture ]
[Religion ]
Encourages all individuals in the United States to pay tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through participation in community service projects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Recognizes: (1) the value of community service and volunteerism in the creation of civil society and as a means of nonviolent community progress consistent with Dr. King's works; and (2) the benefits of the collaborative work by the many organizations that promote, facilitate, and carry out service projects. Encourages the Members of the House of Representatives
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HR-1002: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 02/23/2010
You have voted HR-1002: Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service..
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [HB-679]
[Agriculture ]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Small Business ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Science ]
[Community Development ]
[Food ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Artificial Intelligence ]
[Public Health ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Social Security ]
[Student Loans ]
[Construction ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Environmental ]
[Immigration ]
[Public Safety ]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Establishes use-it-or-lose-it requirements for grantees using funds in specified accounts who have not entered into contracts or other binding commitments and used 50% of the funds awarded. Provides for redistribution of such uncommitted funds by the appropriate federal agency.Makes all funds appropriated by this Act available for obligation through FY2010, unless expressly provided otherwise.Makes additional appropriations to specified federal agency and departmental Offices of Inspector General.Appropriates
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HB-679: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey
Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 01/26/2009
Youth Corps Act of 2010 [HB-5376]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Community Development ]
[Environmental ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Veterans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Youth Corps Act of 2010 - 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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HB-5376: Youth Corps Act of 2010
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, And Competitiveness. on 06/29/2010