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HRES 769 111th Congress House

Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve…

Official title: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Introduced: September 23, 2009 See on congress.gov
Education Commemorative events and holidaysElementary and secondary educationHigher educationNational and community service
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This resolution expired with the 111th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 16, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Sep 30, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10082)
Sep 30, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10082)
Sep 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 769.
Sep 30, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10082-10083)
Sep 30, 2009
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 23, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.

Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to work towards providing youth with more service-learning opportunities.

Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 23, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 769: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-769/
MLA
"H. Res. 769: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-769/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 769, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-769/.
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[H. Res. 769: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-769/)
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