What does Preamble of Protect National Service Act do?

This bill aims to prevent the use of funds that would eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protect National Service Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protect National Service Act.

What does FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Protect National Service Act do?

This section outlines findings related to AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, noting a return of $17.30 to society for every $1 invested. Over 30 years, more than 900,000 Americans have participated in AmeriCorps, contributing over 1.2 billion hours of service. The Corporation for National and Community Service has historically received bipartisan support. Congress expresses the sense that any reform of the Corporation for National and Community Service should adhere to existing laws and maintain U.S. support for national service. Congress also states that the National Service Trust should continue to meet its obligations to AmeriCorps participants. The Federal Government's role in addressing unmet needs and promoting civic responsibility through national service programs should be maintained. Only an act of Congress can eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service.

What does PROHIBITION OF FUNDS TO ELIMINATE THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL of Protect National Service Act do?

This section prohibits the use of Federal funds from the American Relief Act, 2025, or prior appropriations Acts to eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service's status as a Government corporation. The prohibition is consistent with section 1413 of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1999. This section clarifies that the elimination, dismantlement, or subsummation of the Corporation for National and Community Service is not permissible under existing law. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service must certify annual compliance with this section to the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. The 'appropriate committees of Congress' are defined as the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.

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Protect National Service Act

Last updated: 4/17/2025 · Introduced: 4/17/2025

Author: Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service.
It requires the Corporation's CEO to annually certify compliance with this prohibition to specified congressional committees.
The bill reaffirms Congress's support for national service programs like AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, and emphasizes that only Congress can eliminate the Corporation.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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