ACTION for National Service Act
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The ACTION for National Service Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is waiting for further action. The bill is actively moving through the initial steps of the process.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has many supporters in one party, its high cost and the creation of a new government department make it difficult to pass without support from both sides.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
The outreach program that contacts all Americans at age 17 includes information about military service opportunities. This could indirectly support military recruitment by ensuring awareness of service options among young people who might not otherwise consider enlisting.
“other service programs for which the individual may be eligible, including service with the Peace Corps (as established by the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.)) and military service”
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ACTION for National Service Act
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