Congress is moving to name 2026 the 'National Year of the Volunteer' to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and encourage more people to give back to their communities.
The resolution highlights that volunteer rates have fallen over the last decade and aims to help local groups like fire departments, food banks, and youth programs find the help they need.
This action is mostly symbolic and does not create new laws or provide government funding, but it calls on businesses, schools, and individuals to commit to more community service throughout the year.
Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Feb 9, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 9, 2026
Submitted in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of the year 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer".
Bill NumberHRES 1044
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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