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Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

Introduced: March 11, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Mar 11, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 11, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 29, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2