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Online Platform for Senior Corps Volunteers: New Ways to Help

This act establishes an online platform to facilitate remote volunteering for seniors, especially during health crises. This will allow older individuals to safely engage in community service, utilizing their skills from home.
Key points
A new online platform will be created to connect Senior Corps volunteers with remote service projects.
The platform aims to enable seniors to volunteer safely, particularly during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing health risks.
Funding of $5 million is allocated for the establishment and promotion of this platform.
The government will assess the platform's impact and decide if it should be a permanent resource for senior volunteering.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_235
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Senior Corps Distance Volunteering Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_235.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new online platform will be created to connect Senior Corps volunteers with remote service projects.
  • The platform aims to enable seniors to volunteer safely, particularly during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing health risks.
  • Funding of $5 million is allocated for the establishment and promotion of this platform.
  • The government will assess the platform's impact and decide if it should be a permanent resource for senior volunteering.
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 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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