A SMART Act
Sen. Cassidy Introduces the A SMART Act to Modernize AmeriCorps and Expand Benefits
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While national service usually has support from both parties, this specific bill is led by Republicans and will need to win over Democrats in a divided Senate to move forward.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Veterans who served in AmeriCorps or VISTA before or after military service get an extended window of up to 3 years (instead of 1) to use their non-competitive federal hiring eligibility if they were engaged in military service after completing their national service term.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A SMART Act
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