S 2159 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare
A bill to amend the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to establish a Presidential Commission on National Service.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1979-12-20)
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Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to establish a Presidential Commission on National Service to examine the need and feasibility of establishing a comprehensive national service program. Requires the Commission to submit to Congress and the President interim reports and a final report on its examination accompanied by any legislative recommendations. Directs the President or an agency head designated by the President: (1) upon submission of such report, to ascertain the views of agencies affected by the Commission's recommendations; (2) to report to Congress on the feasibility and cost of implementing such recommendations; and (3) to submit a final report to Congress detailing the actions taken by executive agencies with respect to such recommendations. Terminates the Commission 180 days after the submission of its final report.…
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Cosponsors (12)
11 Democrats1 Republican