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AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps Act of 2005

Introduced: September 15, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Oct 12, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Sep 15, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 15, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps Act of 2005 - Establishes an AmeriCorps Disaster Relief Corps, administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, to carry out service projects that: (1) provide food, clothing, shelter, and other humanitarian assistance for victims of major disasters and emergencies; (2) involve cleaning, repair, and reconstruction of structures, facilities, and lands located within the disaster area; and (3) perform other activities in response to the consequences of major disasters and emergencies.

Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) make grants to, or enter into agreements with states, local governments, or other organizations to support AmeriCorps projects; (2) support the National Civilian Community Corps authorized under the National and Community Service Act; (3) support the VISTA program under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act; and (4) enter into a contract or other agreement with another Federal agency.

What's happening now October 12, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2