What does Preamble of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act'' or the ``ACTION for National Service Act''.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF AMERICORPS ADMINISTRATION. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends Section 191 of Title 42, United States Code, to replace 'a Corporation for National and Community Service' with 'an AmeriCorps Administration'. The amendment also changes the designation of the entity from a Government corporation to an Executive department. Section 101 of Title 5, United States Code, is amended to include 'The AmeriCorps Administration'.

What does ADVISORY BOARD. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends Section 192 and 192A of Title 42, U.S. Code, establishing an Advisory Board for the Administration. Initially, the Advisory Board will be composed of voting members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service who elect to serve, up to a total of seven members. After the initial appointments, new members will be appointed by the President, Speaker of the House, minority leader of the House, majority leader of the Senate, and minority leader of the Senate. The President's appointments must include an individual aged 18-25 with service-learning experience and an individual aged 55+ with National Senior Service Corps experience. The Advisory Board will meet four times each year, including an annual meeting to review the Administration's strategic goals. The Board's duties include advising the Director on policies, programs, and procedures, establishing criteria for service programs, and reviewing grants and regulations.

What does DIRECTOR. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends Section 193 of Title 42, U.S.C. to change the position of 'Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation' to 'Director' and grants the Director the same rank and status as the head of an executive department. This section amends Section 193A(b) of Title 42, U.S.C. to add a new paragraph (26) allowing the Director to make grants or contracts for volunteer assignments and enter into agreements for national service program support. The new paragraph (26) allows agencies or organizations to pay all or part of program costs, except as provided in specific sections of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act and national service laws. Programs supported under these agreements must comply with evaluation, performance, and other goals applicable to similar programs under national service laws. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service may serve as the initial Director of the AmeriCorps Administration. This section amends Section 19(d)(1) of Title 3, U.S.C. by inserting 'Director of the AmeriCorps Administration' after 'Secretary of Homeland Security'.

What does NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends Section 147(a) of 42 U.S.C. 12603. The amendment changes the language regarding national service educational awards from 'shall receive' to 'shall be entitled to'. The award amount is now defined as twice the national average of in-state tuition and fees at public 4-year institutions. The award amount is payable to individuals described in paragraph (1). The term 'institution of higher education' is defined using the meaning given in section 148(h).

What does INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section establishes an interagency working group. The working group will evaluate a process for determining eligibility for national service educational awards for individuals in programs outside of this Act. It will also assess the feasibility of granting federal hiring preference to individuals completing equivalent national service terms and receiving related awards. The group must submit a report to Congress detailing the evaluation results within 12 months of the Act's enactment.

What does NATIONAL SERVICE FOUNDATION. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends existing law regarding donations of property to the Administration. It establishes a National Service Foundation as a charitable and nonprofit corporation to accept and administer gifts for the benefit of the Administration and its participants. The Foundation's Board will consist of the Director of the Administration (non-voting) and at least six individuals appointed by the Director. The Foundation is authorized to accept various types of property and income, and may sell, lease, or invest such property. The Foundation is granted tax-exempt status and is authorized to contribute to local governments. The United States is not liable for the debts or actions of the Foundation. The Foundation is required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its proceedings and finances.

What does 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN SERVICE OUTREACH PROGRAM. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends Subtitle F of title I of the Public Health Service Act. It establishes the 21st Century American Service Outreach Program. A 'covered individual' is defined as someone between the ages of 17 and 30. A 'national service program' includes programs under this Act or Title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. The Administration is tasked with notifying covered individuals about national service program opportunities upon their 17th birthday and every two years thereafter. Notifications will include eligibility information, program details, and options for opting out. The Administration must also streamline the application process for national service programs. The program aims to increase the number of service positions to accommodate eligible applicants.

What does LIVING ALLOWANCE AMOUNTS. of ACTION for National Service Act do?

This section amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to adjust living allowance amounts. It increases percentages related to living allowances under both acts, specifically raising percentages from 95% to 175%, 105% to 210%, and 100% to 200%. The amendments include limitations on increases to stipends and allowances, requiring sufficient appropriations to maintain participant levels equal to the previous fiscal year. If appropriations are insufficient to fully implement the increases, the Director is directed to increase allowances to the extent permitted by available funds. Section 189 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 is amended to increase grant amounts, raising the limit from $18,000 to $30,000 and from $19,500 to $39,000. Similar to the allowance adjustments, grant amount increases are contingent on sufficient appropriations to maintain the previous year's number of national service positions.

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ACTION for National Service Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: John Reed (D-RI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes an AmeriCorps Administration as an Executive department to carry out national and volunteer service programs.
It creates a National Service Foundation as a charitable and nonprofit corporation to accept and administer gifts for the benefit of the Administration and its participants.
The bill increases living allowance amounts for national service participants and adjusts grant amounts under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
It establishes the 21st Century American Service Outreach Program to notify eligible individuals about national service program opportunities and streamline the application process.
The bill authorizes appropriations for various national service programs and sets a goal of supporting at least 1,000,000 national service participants per year by September 30, 2036.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7910(In Committee)Official page

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