HR 3603 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

Public Service System Act

Introduced 1979-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Cavanaugh, John J. [D-NE-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1979-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Service System Act - Establishes within the executive branch an agency to be known as the Public Service System. Requires every citizen upon reaching 17 years of age to register with the local placement center of such System. Stipulates that individuals who become citizens between the ages of 17 and 25 shall be treated as having reached the age of 17 on the date of such individual's naturalization for purposes of this Act. Requires the Director of the System to establish a monthly random Public Service Lottery to select registrants to serve in the Public Service System. Requires individuals registered with the System to select a six-month period during the ages of 17 and 25 for inclusion in the monthly lotteries held during such period. Sets forth measures for including individuals in such lotteries who fail to select such a six-month period. Allows registrants to notify their local placement centers of a preference for either civilian, military, or military reserve service. Stipulates that individuals who are selected by the monthly lottery shall be assigned to the division of service for which they expressed a preference except under specified conditions. Sets forth exempt…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats