National And Community Service

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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] [Defense ] [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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/19/2009

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Nonprofit Capacity Building Act of 2009 [S.609] [Nonprofit ] [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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Max Baucus Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/17/2009

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A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Veterans Corps program. [S.606] [Veterans ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Military ]
Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to include as an authorized national service program a Veteran Corps program that meets specified unmet needs of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, as well as their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/17/2009

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Tax Relief for National Service Act [S.3857] [Taxes ] [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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/28/2010

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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; (continued...)

  

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

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Youth Corps Act of 2010 [S.3178] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Grants ] [Nonprofit ] [Veterans ] [Community Development ] [Environmental ] [Funding ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2010

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National Guard Youth Challenge Enhancement Act [S.3139] [Education ] [Military ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Crapo Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 03/18/2010

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Serve America Act [S.277] [Community Development ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 03/18/2009

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Green Jobs and Infrastructure Act of 2009 [S.224] [Infrastructure ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Budget and Spending ] [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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/13/2009

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Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009 [S.1442] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Environmental ] [Native American Affairs ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Recreation ] [Community Development ] [Construction ] [Funding ] [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 (continued...)

  

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

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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. [HR-453] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [Public Safety ] [Veterans ] [Children and Youth ]
Encourages 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. Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners. Encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds and from each state to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H6429) on 06/10/2009

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Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days. [HR-353] [Community Development ] [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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/04/2009

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week. [HR-335] [Community Development ] [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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Price Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 06/04/2009

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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-1338] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [Public Safety ]
Encourages 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. Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 05/27/2010

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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. [HR-1276] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [Public Health ]
Recognizes that service is of significant value to the United States. Recognizes the first anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Encourages every U.S. citizen to continue to answer the call to serve.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Mr. Sablan Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 04/21/2010

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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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Ms. Woolsey Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 04/27/2010

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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] [Poverty ] [Community Development ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 03/22/2010

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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] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Community Development ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Nonprofit ] [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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities. on 02/23/2010

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey Referred To The House Committee On Appropriations. on 01/26/2009

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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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia Fudge Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, And Competitiveness. on 06/29/2010

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