Volunteer Freedom Act

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Bill Number

HR 3794

Introduced

Jan 18, 2012

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Topics

Higher education National and community service Social Welfare Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Student aid and college costs

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Summary

Volunteer Freedom Act - Repeals the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) one year after this Act's enactment. (The NCSA authorizes the Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps, and National Civilian Community Corps [NCCC] programs. The DVSA authorizes the Volunteers in Service to America [VISTA] and National Senior Service Corps programs.)

Preserves the educational awards volunteers earn before the NCSA and DVSA are repealed.

Actions

Mar 29, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Jan 18, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 18, 2012

Introduced in House

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