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HR 3503 108th Congress House

Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act

Official title: To establish a national Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve program, a national volunteer service corps ready for service in response to domestic or international emergencies.

Introduced: February 10, 2004 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
Nov 18, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov 17, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 17, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 18, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve to respond to domestic or international emergencies or other circumstances determined by the President.

Permits a U.S. citizen or legal resident over the age of 18 to enroll for a five-year commitment in the Reserve during which he or she shall be expected to serve in a full-time active duty status for 6 months.

Authorizes the President to issue a voluntary call of action as an executive order to mobilize members of the Civilian Reserve to active duty status in times of emergency. Allows members of the Civilian Reserve to accept or decline a call to action except under extreme circumstances that require mandatory mobilization.

Prescribes benefits and reemployment protection for members serving in full-time active duty status.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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All 2 Democratic 1
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 10, 2004
FROST, MARTIN
· Dec 8, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3503: Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-3503/
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