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Support for Local Government Internships and Volunteer Service Scholarships

This act aims to encourage young people to engage in local communities. It introduces programs that will help high school students gain paid internships in local government offices and offers scholarships for students who actively volunteer. This way, citizens can gain professional experience and financial support for their work benefiting others.
Key points
Paid internships for high school students in local government offices, which can help them gain initial work experience.
Scholarships for students who have completed at least 100 hours of volunteer service, with amounts ranging from $1000 to $3000 annually to cover college costs.
The programs aim to increase youth involvement in public life and volunteering, fostering civic development.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6956
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2022-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Service Starts At Home Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6956.

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 2022-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Paid internships for high school students in local government offices, which can help them gain initial work experience.
  • Scholarships for students who have completed at least 100 hours of volunteer service, with amounts ranging from $1000 to $3000 annually to cover college costs.
  • The programs aim to increase youth involvement in public life and volunteering, fostering civic development.
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. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3].

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 2025-12-28.

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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Education Local Government