Massive AmeriCorps Expansion: 500,000 New Jobs and Doubled Living Allowance.
This bill aims to create at least 500,000 new positions within national service programs like AmeriCorps through supplemental appropriations. The core change is permanently increasing the living allowance for participants to 200% of the federal poverty line, making the service financially viable for more citizens. This initiative seeks to promote national service and reduce unemployment.
Key points
Creation of at least 500,000 new, paid positions in national service programs (AmeriCorps).
Permanent increase of the living allowance for AmeriCorps participants to double the federal poverty line, adjusted annually for inflation.
Increased funding for programs to cover the higher cost per member service year.
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