HR 1000 · 101th Congress · Labor and Employment

National Community Service Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12]· House

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Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1989-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Community Service Act of 1989 - Title I: Establishment and Administration of the National Community Service Corporation - Establishes the National Community Service Program. Allows any individual to volunteer for service with the Program if: (1) such individual is determined by the Corporation for National Community Service (the Corporation) to be fit for service; and (2) adequate funds are available for enrollment. Directs the Corporation to establish rules for selecting and accepting applicants as volunteers, up to the total number of positions authorized for each fiscal year. Sets the length of individual service at three to six years, with individual discretion allowed within such time limits. Allows a portion of specified financial assistance to be provided to a volunteer who is released after partial completion of service because of compelling personal circumstances. Requires Program volunteers to serve for: (1) two weekends a month and two weeks during the year; or (2) an average of nine hours per week. Provides for transfers of volunteers. Directs the Corporation annually to provide each Program participant a non-transferable voucher equal to $3,000 for each year o…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats