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Boosting National Service for Pandemic Recovery and Economic Opportunity

This act aims to strengthen national service programs like AmeriCorps to aid in COVID-19 pandemic recovery. It increases financial support for participants, expands program access, and introduces tax benefits, potentially helping individuals find employment and pursue education. The focus is on areas most affected by the crisis, such as health, education, and food security.
Key points
Increases the minimum living allowance for national service participants to 175% of the poverty line, improving their financial well-being.
Provides additional educational awards for program participants, making it easier to fund education after service.
Excludes living allowances and educational awards from national service programs from taxable income, leading to greater financial benefits for participants.
Expands eligibility for senior service programs to individuals aged 45 and older and those with higher incomes.
Prioritizes program access in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic and poverty, including rural and tribal areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4100
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Process start date: 2021-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CORPS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4100.

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 2021-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the minimum living allowance for national service participants to 175% of the poverty line, improving their financial well-being.
  • Provides additional educational awards for program participants, making it easier to fund education after service.
  • Excludes living allowances and educational awards from national service programs from taxable income, leading to greater financial benefits for participants.
  • Expands eligibility for senior service programs to individuals aged 45 and older and those with higher incomes.
  • Prioritizes program access in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic and poverty, including rural and tribal areas.
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. Price, David E. [D-NC-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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