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Expanding AmeriCorps and Civilian Climate Corps: More Service Opportunities and Tax Benefits.

This act transforms the Corporation for National and Community Service into the AmeriCorps Administration, enhancing its operational capacity. It establishes a new Civilian Climate Corps to engage citizens in environmental protection and climate adaptation projects. Additionally, AmeriCorps benefits, such as living allowances and educational awards, will be exempt from income tax, making participation more appealing.
Key points
Reforming the existing agency into the AmeriCorps Administration to streamline national service program management.
Establishing a Civilian Climate Corps to undertake environmental projects, focusing on communities most affected by climate change.
Increasing AmeriCorps educational awards to twice the national average cost of in-state tuition at public four-year institutions.
Exempting AmeriCorps educational awards and living allowances from income tax, providing greater financial benefits to participants.
Aiming to increase national service participants to one million annually by 2033, creating more opportunities for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1588
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACTION for National Service Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1588.

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 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reforming the existing agency into the AmeriCorps Administration to streamline national service program management.
  • Establishing a Civilian Climate Corps to undertake environmental projects, focusing on communities most affected by climate change.
  • Increasing AmeriCorps educational awards to twice the national average cost of in-state tuition at public four-year institutions.
  • Exempting AmeriCorps educational awards and living allowances from income tax, providing greater financial benefits to participants.
  • Aiming to increase national service participants to one million annually by 2033, creating more opportunities for citizens.
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. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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