HR 1819 · 110th Congress · Congress

Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

Introduced 2007-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.(2007-07-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans