US HB1444 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act - Establishes the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to make recommendations to Congress for: (1) improving the ability of individuals to serve others; (2) training leaders in public service organizations to better utilize individuals committed to national service and volunteerism as they manage human and fiscal resources; (3) identifying solutions to the barriers that make it difficult for some individuals to volunteer or perform national service; and (4) building on the foundation of current service and volunteer opportunities. Specifies topics to be addressed by the Commission, including deterrents to service, a mandatory service requirement, and the need for a public service academy.

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Title

Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-04-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
2009-03-11 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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