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Congress Honors 25 Years of AmeriCorps, Encourages Public Service

The U.S. Congress has honored the 25th anniversary of the AmeriCorps program, highlighting its crucial role in addressing societal challenges and supporting citizens. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the opportunities AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs offer for personal development and assistance to local communities. It is a symbolic recognition that does not introduce new legislation but promotes existing initiatives.
Key points
AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs offer citizens opportunities to gain experience, develop career skills, and receive financial support for higher education (over $3.7 billion in education awards).
Volunteers actively assist in disaster recovery, support education, combat the opioid crisis, preserve the environment, and expand economic opportunities, bringing tangible benefits to local communities.
Congress encourages all citizens to engage in public service, emphasizing its positive impact on uniting society and building stronger intergenerational and interracial bonds.
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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_64
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2019-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_64.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs offer citizens opportunities to gain experience, develop career skills, and receive financial support for higher education (over $3.7 billion in education awards).
  • Volunteers actively assist in disaster recovery, support education, combat the opioid crisis, preserve the environment, and expand economic opportunities, bringing tangible benefits to local communities.
  • Congress encourages all citizens to engage in public service, emphasizing its positive impact on uniting society and building stronger intergenerational and interracial bonds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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