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114-HR-2385 | Stop Blood Tomatoes Act
This bill requires each public or private company that produces or sells products in interstate commerce and has gross annual revenues exceeding $1 million to submit to annual audits of its supply chains by an independent auditor to determine if the chains are free of child labor and forced labor.
The independent auditor shall determine in each audit either that:
the company's products are produced without the use of child labor or forced labor; or if the auditor cannot be certain that child labor or forced labor was used, that the company's products may have been produced with the use of such labor. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-05-15 | stop blood act bill requires public private company produces sells products interstate commerce gross annual revenues exceeding million submit annual audits supply chains independent auditor determine chains free child labor forced labor independent auditor shall determine audit company products produced use child labor forced labor auditor certain child labor forced labor company products produced use labor |
114-HR-2714 | Employ Young Americans Now Act
Establishes in the Treasury the Employ Young Americans Fund, with an initial appropriation of $5.5 billion for FY2016.
Requires the Department of Labor to make certain Fund allocations to each state with an approved workforce investment system plan modification, other specified requests for funds, and Native American program grantees to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth.
Requires the Department to award allocations and competitive grants to local entities for work-based training and other work-related and educational strategies and activities of demonstrated effectiveness to provide unemployed, low-income young adults and low-income youths with skills that will lead to employment.
Subjects activities funded under this Act to federal labor standards and nondiscrimination protections. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-06-10 | employ young americans act establishes treasury employ initial appropriation billion fy2016 requires department_of_labor certain fund allocations state approved workforce investment system plan modification specified requests funds native american program grantees provide summer year round employment opportunities low income youth requires department award allocations competitive grants local entities work based training work related educational strategies activities demonstrated effectiveness provide unemployed low income young adults low income youths skills lead employment subjects activities funded act federal labor standards nondiscrimination protections |
114-HR-2764 | Children's Act for Responsible Employment of 2015 or the CARE Act of 2015
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to define "oppressive child labor," for purposes of the Act's child labor prohibitions, as the employment of any employee who is:
16 or 17 in any occupation found by the Department of Labor to be particularly hazardous for their employment or detrimental to their health or well-being; 14 or 15, unless the employment is confined to periods which do not interfere with the employee's schooling, health, or well-being; or under 14. Revises the Act's exemptions to make the restrictions on oppressive child labor inapplicable to the following:
employment in agriculture of an employee under age 18 by his or her parent, or by a person standing in the place of the parent, on a farm owned by the parent or person (current law uses an age- and consent-based scheme); and employment of an employee under age 16 by a parent, or a person standing in place of a parent, other than in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, or any other employment the Department finds to be particularly hazardous for the employment of children age 16 or 17 or detrimental to their health or well-being. (Current law applies the child labor restrictions to particularly hazardous agricultural employment, except where the child is employed by a parent or a person standing in place of the parent on a farm owned or operated by such person). Eliminates any waiver of such prohibitions for hand-harvesting of certain crops.
Increases civil and establishes criminal penalties for child labor violations.
Directs the Department to revise federal child labor regulations to prohibit the employment of children under age 18 in duties involving the handling of pesticides. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-06-12 | children act responsible employment care act amends fair labor standards act define oppressive child labor purposes act child labor prohibitions employment employee occupation found department_of_labor particularly hazardous employment detrimental health employment confined periods interfere employee schooling health revises act exemptions restrictions oppressive child labor inapplicable following employment agriculture employee age parent person standing place parent farm owned parent person current law uses consent based scheme employment employee age parent person standing place parent agriculture manufacturing mining employment department finds particularly hazardous employment children age detrimental health current law applies child labor restrictions particularly hazardous agricultural employment child employed parent person standing place parent farm owned operated person eliminates waiver prohibitions hand harvesting certain crops increases civil establishes criminal penalties child labor violations directs department revise federal child labor regulations prohibit employment children age duties involving handling pesticides |
114-HR-2796 | Youth Summer Jobs and Public Service Act of 2015
Amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to award grants to states to help local areas with high concentrations of eligible youth to carry out summer employment programs to provide those youth with summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-06-16 | youth summer jobs public service act amends workforce innovation opportunity act direct department_of_labor award grants states help local areas high concentrations eligible youth carry summer employment programs provide youth summer employment opportunities directly linked academic occupational learning |
114-HR-3283 | Securing America's Next Generation of Safe Loggers and Truckers Act
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to make the restrictions on oppressive child labor inapplicable to employment of an employee age 16 or 17 exclusively by a parent, or a person standing in place of a parent, in a logging operation owned or operated by that parent or person.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall establish a test program to allow states to enter into interstate compacts with contiguous states, approved by the governor of each state, to standardize the requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
A commercial driver's license issued by one state participating in a compact shall be recognized as valid in every state participating in the compact. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-07-29 | securing_america generation safe truckers act bill amends fair labor standards act restrictions oppressive child labor inapplicable employment employee age exclusively parent person standing place parent logging operation owned operated parent person federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration shall establish test program allow states enter interstate compacts contiguous states approved governor state standardize requirements operators commercial motor vehicles interstate commerce commercial driver license issued state participating compact shall recognized valid state participating compact |
114-HR-3383 | Child Performers Protection Act of 2015
This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the application of child labor requirements and prohibitions with respect to child performers to specify new limitations on the number of hours such children may be employed at the place of employment.
An employer or contractor may not: (1) employ any child performer unless a trust meeting specified requirements has been established on the child performer's behalf and the employer has obtained the account number of the trust account or other proof of its existence; or (2) compensate a child performer in any form besides cash wages, exclusive of board, lodging, or facilities.
Any employment or contracting of a child performer that is not in accordance with such limitations and requirements shall be treated as oppressive labor.
Certain work hour restrictions shall not apply to child performers employed in a live theatrical production.
Any individual in a supervisory role with respect to a child performer shall be liable for unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex against a child performer whether or not the individual is employed by or contracted by a covered employer or contractor.
Any child performer aggrieved by unlawful harassment on the basis of sex, or the performer's parent or guardian, may bring a civil action in any federal court of competent jurisdiction to recover equitable relief and compensatory and punitive damages, costs, and attorneys fees.
The employer of an individual who is alleged to have engaged in unlawful harassment on the basis of sex against a child performer shall conduct an internal review of its policies and procedures for protecting child performers and ensuring appropriate compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-07-29 | child protection act bill amends fair labor standards act revise application child labor requirements prohibitions respect child specify new limitations number hours children employed place employment employer contractor employ child trust meeting specified requirements established child behalf employer obtained account number trust account proof existence compensate child form cash wages exclusive board lodging facilities employment contracting child accordance limitations requirements shall treated oppressive labor certain work hour restrictions shall apply child employed live theatrical production individual supervisory role respect child shall liable unlawful discrimination basis sex child individual employed contracted covered employer contractor child aggrieved unlawful harassment basis sex parent guardian bring civil action federal court competent jurisdiction recover equitable relief compensatory punitive damages costs attorneys fees employer individual alleged engaged unlawful harassment basis sex child shall conduct internal review policies procedures protecting child ensuring appropriate compliance fair labor standards act |
114-S-1506 | Employ Young Americans Now Act
Establishes in the Treasury the Employ Young Americans Fund, with an initial appropriation of $5.5 billion for FY2016.
Requires the Department of Labor to make certain Fund allocations to each state with an approved workforce investment system plan modification, other specified requests for funds, and Native American program grantees to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth.
Requires the Department to award allocations and competitive grants to local entities for work-based training and other work-related and educational strategies and activities of demonstrated effectiveness to provide unemployed, low-income young adults and low-income youths with skills that will lead to employment.
Subjects activities funded under this Act to federal labor standards and nondiscrimination protections. | Labor | Youth Employment | Labor and employment | 2015-06-04 | employ young americans act establishes treasury employ initial appropriation billion fy2016 requires department_of_labor certain fund allocations state approved workforce investment system plan modification specified requests funds native american program grantees provide summer year round employment opportunities low income youth requires department award allocations competitive grants local entities work based training work related educational strategies activities demonstrated effectiveness provide unemployed low income young adults low income youths skills lead employment subjects activities funded act federal labor standards nondiscrimination protections |
114-S-1993 | 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Act of 2015
This bill establishes a 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) that provides work and training opportunities for youth and veterans in certain federal agencies. Work and training provided in 21CSC must involve:
protecting, restoring, and enhancing natural, cultural, and historical resources and treasures, including public and tribal land or water; supporting outdoor recreation and urban green spaces; restoring and safeguarding U.S. natural resources; or service that is primarily indoors with a clear benefit for natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures. Participating federal agencies may develop public-private partnerships with organizations to support and carry out 21CSC projects.
Participating federal agencies must compensate 21CSC participants with a wage, a stipend, a living allowance, or an educational credit at a participating institution of higher education.
Participating federal agencies must also provide participants with: (1) job skill development; (2) community skill development to help participants acquire an ethic of service to others and become more effective resource and community stewards; and (3) a greater understanding of U.S. natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures. | Labor | Youth Employment | Public lands and natural resources | 2015-08-05 | 21st century bill establishes 21st century conservation service corps provides work training opportunities youth veterans certain federal agencies work training provided involve protecting restoring enhancing natural cultural historical resources treasures including public tribal land water supporting outdoor recreation urban green spaces restoring safeguarding natural resources service primarily clear benefit natural cultural historic resources treasures participating federal agencies develop public private partnerships organizations support carry projects participating federal agencies compensate participants wage stipend living allowance educational credit participating institution higher education participating federal agencies provide participants job skill development community skill development help participants acquire service effective resource community greater understanding natural cultural historic resources treasures |
114-S-2480 | Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015
This bill extends protections against discrimination in a federal workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability to interns (individuals who perform uncompensated voluntary service in a federal agency to earn credit awarded by an educational institution or to learn a trade or occupation) and applicants for internships. | Labor | Youth Employment | Government operations and politics | 2016-02-02 | bill extends protections discrimination federal workplace based race color religion sex national origin age disability interns individuals perform uncompensated voluntary service federal agency earn credit awarded educational institution learn trade occupation applicants internships |
110-HR-1792 | Temporary Agricultural Labor Reform Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise employer and employee association application requirements for admission of H-2A temporary agricultural workers, including assurances: (1) that the job opportunity is temporary, and is not the result of a labor dispute; (2) that attempts have been made to hire U.S. workers; (3) respecting wages and benefits, and labor law compliance; (4) respecting nondisplacement of U.S. workers; and (5) respecting placement with other employers. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mandatory employment verification program. Revises related provisions respecting: (1) penalties; and (2) admissions and extensions of stay. Provides special provisions for alien sheepherders, goatherders, and dairy workers. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to H-2A employers for the transportation costs of workers whose employment is cut short by natural disaster; and (2) direct the Secretary to establish an H-2A Worker Program Ombudsman within the Office of the Chief Economist of the Department of Agriculture. Amends the Immigrant Reform and Control Act of 1986 to limit the conditions under which the Legal Services Corporation may: (1) provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien; (2) bring a civil action for damages on behalf of an H-2A nonimmigrant (requires prior mediation); and (3) enter onto an employer's property. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2007-03-29 | temporary agricultural labor reform act amends immigration nationality act revise employer employee association application requirements admission h-2a temporary agricultural workers including assurances job opportunity temporary result labor dispute attempts hire workers respecting wages benefits labor law compliance respecting workers respecting placement employers requires secretary homeland_security establish mandatory employment verification program revises related provisions respecting penalties admissions extensions stay provides special provisions alien dairy workers amends consolidated_farm rural development act authorize secretary agriculture grants h-2a employers transportation costs workers employment cut short natural disaster direct secretary establish department_of_agriculture amends immigrant reform control act limit conditions legal_services_corporation provide legal assistance behalf alien bring civil action damages behalf h-2a nonimmigrant requires prior mediation enter employer property |
111-HR-1934 | American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain returning H-2B aliens (temporary nonagricultural worker) from annual numerical limitations in FY2009. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2009-04-02 | exempt certain returning h-2b aliens temporary nonagricultural worker annual numerical limitations fy2009 |
111-HR-2414 | Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009 or the AgJOBS Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to confer "blue card status" upon an alien who: (1) has performed agricultural employment in the United States for at least 863 hours or 150 work days during the 24-month period ending on December 31, 2008, or earned at least $7,500 from U.S. agricultural employment; (2) applied for such status during the 18-month application period beginning on the first day of the seventh month that begins after the date of enactment of this Act; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States; and (4) has not been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor, an element of which involves bodily injury, threat of serious bodily injury, or harm to property in excess of $500. Limits the number of blue cards that may be issued during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to adjust a blue card alien (and spouse and minor children) to permanent resident status if the alien has fulfilled specified periods of agricultural employment. Amends the Social Security Act to exempt blue card aliens from prosecution for social security-related identity or payment false statements if such conduct occurred prior to the granting of blue card status. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise H-2A visa (agricultural labor or temporary or seasonal services) provisions. Replaces the existing labor certification requirement with a labor attestation requirement containing: (1) a description of the nature and location of the job; (2) the job's expected beginning and ending dates; (3) the number of jobs; and (4) specified labor assurances respecting job opportunities covered by collective bargaining agreements and non-covered job opportunities. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2009-05-14 | agricultural_job_opportunities benefits security act agjobs act directs secretary homeland_security dhs confer blue card status alien performed agricultural employment united_states hours work days month period ending december earned agricultural employment applied status month application period beginning day seventh month begins date enactment act admissible united_states convicted felony misdemeanor element involves bodily injury threat bodily injury harm property excess limits number blue cards issued year period beginning date enactment act directs secretary adjust blue card alien spouse minor children permanent resident status alien fulfilled specified periods agricultural employment amends social security act exempt blue card aliens prosecution social security related identity payment false statements conduct occurred prior granting blue card status amends immigration nationality act revise h-2a visa agricultural labor temporary seasonal services provisions replaces existing labor certification requirement labor attestation requirement containing description nature location job job expected beginning ending dates number jobs specified labor assurances respecting job opportunities covered collective bargaining agreements non covered job opportunities |
111-S-972 | Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to make it unlawful for a person to knowingly commit specified fraudulent acts relating to a Pigford claim (relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture). Subjects a violator to criminal fine and/or up to five years in prison. Provides for: (1) access to the permanent judgment fund for additional claims payments or debt relief after the expenditure of amounts otherwise made available for claims payments; and (2) reasonable attorney fees, administrative costs, and expenses to be paid from such fund. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Agriculture and food | 2009-05-05 | amends energy act unlawful person knowingly commit specified fraudulent acts relating claim relating racial discrimination department_of_agriculture subjects violator criminal fine years prison provides access permanent judgment fund additional claims payments debt relief expenditure amounts available claims payments reasonable attorney fees administrative costs expenses paid fund |
111-S-3858 | H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2010-09-28 | h-2a improvement act amends immigration nationality act include h-2a nonimmigrant visa category temporary agricultural workers alien coming temporarily united_states work sheepherder goat herder dairy worker exempts employer filing petition employ worker requirement position seasonal temporary nature provides year initial period admission additional year extensions authorizes alien petition lawful permanent resident having worked sheepherder goat herder dairy worker united_states fewer preceding months |
111-S-3912 | Helping Agriculture Receive Verifiable Employees Securely and Temporarily Act of 2010 or the HARVEST Act of 2010 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to redefine "H-2A worker" to include a nonimmigrant who: (1) is seeking to perform agricultural labor in the United States in a job for which U.S. workers are not available and willing to perform such service or labor; and (2) commutes each day across the U.S. border and returns to his or her foreign residence and place of abode at the end of each business day. Defines "Level 2 H-2A worker" as an H-2A worker who has been employed as an H-2A worker for at least 30 months, has not violated a material term of H-2A employment, and works in a supervisory capacity. Sets forth employer and employee association petition and attestation requirements. Requires H-2A employers to participate in the the E-Verify program. Requires: (1) the Secretary of Labor to conduct investigations and random audits of employer work sites; and (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide each H-2A worker with a single machine-readable, counterfeit-resistant document that authorizes the alien's U.S. entry, serves as an employment eligibility document, and has at least one biometric identifier. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) penalties; (2) working conditions, wages, transportation, and housing; (3) admissions and extensions of stay; and (4) worker replacement. Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to: (1) limit the conditions under which the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) may provide legal assistance for any alien, or provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for any alien; (2) require a good faith mediation attempt prior to bringing a civil action for damages on behalf of an H-2A worker; (3) require an H-2A employer to post LSC contact information in the dwelling and at the work site of each nonimmigrant employee in a language in which all employees can understand; and (4) require that the LSC pay a prevailing defendant's costs. Authorizes appropriations to adjudicate H-2A petitions. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2010-09-29 | securely temporarily act harvest act amends immigration nationality act redefine h-2a worker include nonimmigrant seeking perform agricultural labor united_states job workers available willing perform service labor commutes day border returns foreign residence place abode end business day defines level h-2a worker h-2a worker employed h-2a worker months violated material term h-2a employment works supervisory capacity sets forth employer employee association petition attestation requirements employers participate verify program requires secretary labor conduct investigations random audits employer work sites secretary homeland_security dhs provide h-2a worker single machine readable counterfeit resistant document authorizes alien entry serves employment eligibility document biometric identifier sets forth provisions penalties working conditions wages transportation housing admissions extensions stay worker replacement amends migrant seasonal agricultural worker protection act limit conditions legal_services_corporation provide legal assistance alien provide financial assistance person entity provides legal assistance alien require good faith mediation attempt prior bringing civil action damages behalf h-2a worker require h-2a employer post contact information dwelling work site nonimmigrant employee language employees understand require pay prevailing defendant costs authorizes appropriations adjudicate h-2a petitions |
112-HR-1698 | 10k Run for the Border Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase employer civil fines for: (1) hiring, or recruiting or referring for a fee, an alien that the employer knows is not authorized for employment; and (2) continuing to employ such alien. Sets forth a federal-state (and local) allocation of such additional penalty funds. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-05-03 | run border act amends immigration nationality act increase employer civil fines hiring recruiting referring fee alien employer knows authorized employment continuing employ alien sets forth federal state local allocation additional penalty funds |
112-HR-1720 | H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-05-04 | h-2a improvement act amends immigration nationality act include h-2a nonimmigrant visa category temporary agricultural workers alien coming temporarily united_states work sheepherder goat herder dairy worker exempts employer filing petition employ worker requirement position seasonal temporary nature provides year initial period admission additional year extensions authorizes alien petition lawful permanent resident having worked sheepherder goat herder dairy worker united_states fewer preceding months |
112-HR-2847 | American Specialty Agriculture Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an H-2C nonimmigrant visa for an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he or she has no intention of abandoning and who is coming temporarily (10-month maximum per contract period) to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services, including the pressing of apples for cider on a farm. Requires an employer or employer association to file an H-2C petition with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) which shall include specified employment-related attestations. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) penalties; (2) working conditions, wages, and transportation reimbursement; (3) admissions and extensions of stay; (4) abandonment of employment and worker replacement; (5) legal assistance; and (6) arbitration and mediation. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct investigations and random audits of employer work sites. Requires an employer to guarantee to offer the worker employment for the hourly equivalent of at least 50% of the work hours during the total anticipated period of employment. Limits the number of annual fiscal year H-2C admissions. Prohibits the admission of spouses and children of H-2C workers. Extends coverage under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to H-2C workers. Makes the provisions of this Act effective two years after its enactment. Terminates authority to petition for H-2A temporary agricultural workers two years after enactment of this Act. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-09-07 | american specialty agriculture act amends immigration nationality act establish h-2c nonimmigrant visa alien having residence foreign country intention abandoning coming temporarily month maximum contract period united_states perform agricultural labor services including pressing apples cider farm requires employer employer association file h-2c petition department_of_agriculture usda shall include specified employment related attestations sets forth provisions penalties working conditions wages transportation reimbursement admissions extensions stay abandonment employment worker replacement legal assistance arbitration mediation requires secretary agriculture conduct investigations random audits employer work sites requires employer guarantee offer worker employment hourly equivalent work hours total anticipated period employment limits number annual fiscal year h-2c admissions prohibits admission spouses children h-2c workers extends coverage migrant seasonal agricultural worker protection act h-2c workers makes provisions act effective years enactment terminates authority petition h-2a temporary agricultural workers years enactment act |
112-HR-2895 | Legal Agricultural Workforce Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a W-visa nonimmigrant classification for temporary agricultural workers. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish: (1) a nonimmigrant temporary agricultural worker program (W-visa) which shall include annual numerical limitations and monthly limitations based on enrollment requests, historical agricultural employment needs, and the reports of U.S. workers applying for agricultural employment; and (2) a trust fund to administer and enforce the program and provide a monetary incentive for such workers to return to their countries upon visa expiration. Sets forth program provisions, including: (1) enrollment requirements, (2) a visa preference allocation system, (3) a biometric identification card requirement, (4) U.S. worker protections, and (5) visa increases due to extraordinary and unusual employment circumstances. Makes such agricultural workers ineligible for need-based federal financial assistance. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-09-12 | legal agricultural workforce act amends immigration nationality act establish visa nonimmigrant classification temporary agricultural workers directs secretary agriculture usda establish nonimmigrant temporary agricultural worker program visa shall include annual numerical limitations monthly limitations based enrollment requests historical agricultural employment needs reports workers applying agricultural employment trust fund administer enforce program provide monetary incentive workers return countries visa expiration sets forth program provisions including enrollment requirements visa preference allocation system biometric identification card requirement worker protections visa increases extraordinary unusual employment circumstances makes agricultural workers ineligible need based federal financial assistance |
112-HR-3017 | Agricultural Labor Market Reform Act of 2011- Confers "blue card status" upon an alien who: (1) during the 24-month period ending on December 31, 2010, has performed specified lengths of, or earned a specified amount from, agricultural employment in the United States; (2) applied for such status during the 18-month application period; (3) is otherwise admissible to the United States; and (4) has not been convicted of specified felonies or misdemeanors. Sets forth grounds for termination of blue card status, including: (1) deportability, and (2) commission or conviction of certain crimes. Provides for adjustment of blue card status to permanent resident status based upon completed periods of agricultural employment. Exempts an alien from certain Social Security-related violations if committed prior to receiving blue card status. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require farm labor contractors to participate in the E-verify Program. Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to prohibit farm labor contractors from hiring an alien who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence or who has not been otherwise authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to work. Establishes a trust fund for agricultural labor market reform. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-09-22 | agricultural labor market reform act confers blue card status alien month period ending december performed specified lengths earned specified agricultural employment united_states applied status month application period admissible united_states convicted specified felonies misdemeanors sets forth grounds termination blue card status including deportability commission conviction certain crimes provides adjustment blue card status permanent resident status based completed periods agricultural employment exempts alien certain social_security related violations committed prior receiving blue card status amends illegal immigration reform immigrant responsibility act require farm labor contractors participate verify program amends migrant seasonal agricultural worker protection act prohibit farm labor contractors hiring alien lawfully admitted permanent residence authorized secretary homeland_security dhs work establishes trust fund agricultural labor market reform |
112-HR-3232 | H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-10-14 | h-2a improvement act amends immigration nationality act include h-2a nonimmigrant visa category temporary agricultural workers alien coming temporarily united_states work sheepherder goat herder dairy worker exempts employer filing petition employ worker requirement position seasonal temporary nature provides year initial period admission additional year extensions |
112-HR-3443 | Better Agriculture Resources Now Act or the BARN Act - Revises the H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program, including provisions regarding: (1) agricultural labor and services, (2) application requirements, (3) wages, (4) period of authorized nonimmigrant status, (5) housing, (6) legal assistance, and (7) violations. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-11-16 | act barn act revises h-2a nonimmigrant agricultural worker visa program including provisions agricultural labor services application requirements wages period authorized nonimmigrant status housing legal assistance violations |
112-HR-3708 | Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing a final rule that prevents or otherwise affects the agricultural employment of minors to detassel, rogue, or otherwise engage in seed production or related and incidental agricultural employment. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Labor and employment | 2011-12-16 | prohibits secretary labor issuing final rule prevents affects agricultural employment minors rogue engage seed production related incidental agricultural employment |
112-HR-6373 | Family Farm Relief Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a process for receiving H-2A nonimmigrant visas (temporary agricultural workers) which shall ensure that that petitioners may file such petitions over the Internet or in paper form. (Transfers administration of the H-2A program from the Department of Labor to USDA.) Includes dairy workers in the H-2A category with a maximum 12-month period of admissions which may be renewed three months after the end of each such period. Revises H-2A certification provisions. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2012-09-11 | directs secretary agriculture usda establish process receiving h-2a nonimmigrant visas temporary agricultural workers shall ensure petitioners file petitions internet paper form transfers administration h-2a program department_of_labor usda includes dairy workers h-2a category maximum month period admissions renewed months end period revises h-2a certification provisions |
112-S-852 | H-2A Improvement Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category (temporary agricultural workers) an alien coming temporarily to the United States to work as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker. Exempts an employer filing a petition to employ such a worker from the requirement to show that the position is of a seasonal or temporary nature. Provides for a three-year initial period of admission with additional three-year extensions. Authorizes such alien to petition to become a lawful permanent resident after having worked as a sheepherder, goat herder, or dairy worker in the United States for not fewer than 33 of the preceding 36 months. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2011-04-14 | h-2a improvement act amends immigration nationality act include h-2a nonimmigrant visa category temporary agricultural workers alien coming temporarily united_states work sheepherder goat herder dairy worker exempts employer filing petition employ worker requirement position seasonal temporary nature provides year initial period admission additional year extensions authorizes alien petition lawful permanent resident having worked sheepherder goat herder dairy worker united_states fewer preceding months |
112-S-2167 | American Jobs in American Forests Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Labor, as a component of the H-2B (temporary nonagricultural workers) labor certification process, to take specified actions to recruit U.S. workers before petitioning to hire H-2B workers. Requires a prospective H-2B employer to submit a separate petition for each state in which the employer plans to employ H-2B non-immigrants for a period of at least seven days. Prohibits the Secretary from granting a temporary labor certification to a prospective H-2B employer until the Director of the state workforce agency has determined that: (1) employer recruitment requirements have been met, and (2) U.S. nationals are not qualified or available to fill such employment opportunities. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2012-03-07 | american_jobs american forests act directs secretary labor component h-2b temporary nonagricultural workers labor certification process specified actions recruit workers petitioning hire h-2b workers requires prospective h-2b employer submit separate petition state employer plans employ h-2b non immigrants period seven days prohibits secretary granting temporary labor certification prospective h-2b employer director state workforce agency determined employer recruitment requirements met nationals qualified available fill employment opportunities |
113-HR-242 | Legal Agricultural Workforce Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a W-visa nonimmigrant classification for temporary agricultural workers.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish: (1) a nonimmigrant temporary agricultural worker program (W-visa) which shall include annual numerical limitations and monthly limitations based on enrollment requests, historical agricultural employment needs, and the reports of U.S. workers applying for agricultural employment; and (2) a trust fund to administer and enforce the program and provide a monetary incentive for such workers to return to their countries upon visa expiration.
Sets forth program provisions, including: (1) enrollment requirements, (2) a visa preference allocation system, (3) a biometric identification card requirement, (4) U.S. worker protections, and (5) visa increases due to extraordinary and unusual employment circumstances.
Makes such agricultural workers ineligible for need-based federal financial assistance. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2013-01-14 | legal agricultural workforce act amends immigration nationality act establish visa nonimmigrant classification temporary agricultural workers directs secretary agriculture usda establish nonimmigrant temporary agricultural worker program visa shall include annual numerical limitations monthly limitations based enrollment requests historical agricultural employment needs reports workers applying agricultural employment trust fund administer enforce program provide monetary incentive workers return countries visa expiration sets forth program provisions including enrollment requirements visa preference allocation system biometric identification card requirement worker protections visa increases extraordinary unusual employment circumstances makes agricultural workers ineligible need based federal financial assistance |
113-HR-1773 | Agricultural Guestworker Act or the AG Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an H-2C nonimmigrant visa for an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he or she has no intention of abandoning and who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services, including those related to fish or shellfish industries.
(Sec. 3) Requires an employer, or an association acting as an agent or joint employer for its members, to file an H-2C petition with the Department of Agriculture which shall include specified attestations concerning the temporary work or services, benefits, wages, working conditions, and the nondisplacement of U.S. workers.
Requires the employer as a prerequisite to: (1) have conducted adequate recruitment in the area of intended employment before filing the attestations, (2) been unsuccessful in locating a qualified U.S. worker for the job opportunity for which the H-2C worker is sought, but (3) agree to offer the job to any eligible qualified U.S. worker who applies and will be available before the first day the work begins for the H-2C worker.
Prescribes requirements for consideration of petitions and the treatment of associations acting as employers. Requires each individual employer and each employer-member of a joint employer association to pay, for each approved petition, a fee of $100 plus $10 for each approved H-2C worker (not to exceed $1,000). Prohibits the charging of a separate fee to a joint employer association. Sets forth further requirements regarding: (1) investigations, random audits, and penalties; (2) failure to pay wages and benefits or provide attested working conditions; (3) maximum periods of admission (18 months for temporary or seasonal employment or in certain other cases 36 months) and extensions of stay; and (4) abandonment of employment and worker replacement.
Requires an employer to guarantee to offer either a U.S. worker or an H-2C worker employment for the hourly equivalent of at least 50% of the work hours during the total anticipated period of employment.
Makes an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States on April 25, 2013, eligible to adjust to H-2C status.
Establishes in the Treasury a trust fund to provide a monetary incentive for H-2C workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas.
Permits an H-2C worker to perform agricultural labor or services as at-will employment for any "registered agricultural employer" if such worker: (1) is already lawfully present in the United States as an H-2C worker; and (2) has completed the period of employment specified in the job offer the worker accepted, or the employer has terminated the worker's employment. Subjects such workers to the same limitations on period of admission and stay in status, as well as the requirement to remain outside the United States for a specified period after employment, as apply to other H-2C workers.
Limits the number of annual fiscal year H-2C admissions to 500,000, subject to decrease in certain circumstances or increase on an emergency basis for severe shortages of agricultural labor or services.
Prohibits the admission of spouses and children of H-2C workers.
Transfers from the Attorney General to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to waive bars to admissibility for aliens unlawfully present in the United States for certain periods of time. Requires the Secretary to waive such bars for a former H-2C worker solely if necessary to allow that alien to come temporarily to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services, except to the extent that the alien's unlawful presence followed after the alien's having H-2C status.
(Sec. 4) Prohibits any civil action for damages by or on behalf of an H-2C nonimmigrant against the nonimmigrant's employer unless at least 90 days before the action is brought: (1) the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has been requested to assist the parties in reaching a satisfactory resolution of all issues involving all parties to the dispute, and (2) mediation has been attempted.
(Sec. 5) Excludes H-2C workers from coverage by the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
(Sec. 6) Allows an H-2C worker, as a condition of employment but with proper notice, to be subject to mandatory binding arbitration and mediation of any grievance relating to the employment relationship.
(Sec. 7) Requires the DHS Secretary to waive the grounds of inadmissibility or deportability for certain aliens solely to allow them to perform agricultural labor or services.
Limits such a waiver to aliens physically present in the United States on April 25, 2013, who performed agricultural labor or services in the United States for at least 575 hours, or 100 days in which the alien was employed 5.75 or more hours per day, during the 2-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this Act.
(Sec. 8) Denies H-2C workers and aliens performing agricultural labor or services: (1) specified benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and (2) the child and earned income tax credits under the Internal Revenue Code.
(Sec. 9) Terminates authority to petition for H-2A temporary agricultural workers two years after enactment of this Act. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2013-04-26 | agricultural act act sec amends immigration nationality act establish h-2c nonimmigrant visa alien having residence foreign country intention abandoning coming temporarily united_states perform agricultural labor services including related fish shellfish industries sec requires employer association acting agent joint employer members file h-2c petition department_of_agriculture shall include specified attestations concerning temporary work services benefits wages working conditions workers requires employer prerequisite conducted adequate recruitment area intended employment filing attestations unsuccessful locating qualified worker job opportunity h-2c worker sought agree offer job eligible qualified worker applies available day work begins h-2c worker prescribes requirements consideration petitions treatment associations acting employers requires individual employer employer member joint employer association pay approved petition fee plus approved h-2c worker exceed prohibits charging separate fee joint employer association sets forth requirements investigations random audits penalties failure pay wages benefits provide working conditions maximum periods admission months temporary seasonal employment certain cases months extensions stay abandonment employment worker replacement requires employer guarantee offer worker h-2c worker employment hourly equivalent work hours total anticipated period employment makes alien unlawfully present united_states april eligible adjust h-2c status establishes treasury trust fund provide monetary incentive h-2c workers return country origin expiration visas permits h-2c worker perform agricultural labor services employment registered agricultural employer worker lawfully present united_states h-2c worker completed period employment specified job offer worker accepted employer terminated worker employment subjects workers limitations period admission stay status requirement remain outside united_states specified period employment apply h-2c workers limits number annual fiscal year h-2c admissions subject decrease certain circumstances increase emergency basis severe shortages agricultural labor services prohibits admission spouses children h-2c workers transfers attorney general secretary homeland_security dhs authority waive bars admissibility aliens unlawfully present united_states certain periods time requires secretary waive bars h-2c worker solely necessary allow alien come temporarily united_states perform agricultural labor services extent alien unlawful presence followed alien having h-2c status sec prohibits civil action damages behalf h-2c nonimmigrant nonimmigrant employer days action brought federal_mediation_and_conciliation_service requested assist parties reaching satisfactory resolution issues involving parties dispute mediation attempted sec excludes h-2c workers coverage migrant seasonal agricultural worker protection act sec allows h-2c worker condition employment proper notice subject mandatory binding arbitration mediation grievance relating employment relationship sec requires dhs secretary waive grounds inadmissibility deportability certain aliens solely allow perform agricultural labor services limits waiver aliens physically present united_states april performed agricultural labor services united_states hours days alien employed hours day year period ending date enactment act sec denies h-2c workers aliens performing agricultural labor services specified benefits patient_protection affordable care act child earned income tax credits internal revenue code sec terminates authority petition h-2a temporary agricultural workers years enactment act |
113-HR-2899 | Growing Small Farms Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the liability of employers of agricultural labor for federal unemployment tax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), to increase from $20,000 or more to $40,000 or more the amount of wages which such employers must pay in a calendar quarter for agricultural labor before being treated as employers for FUTA purposes. Provides for an inflation adjustment to such increased wage threshold after 2014. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Taxation | 2013-07-31 | growing small farms act amends internal revenue code respect liability employers agricultural labor federal unemployment tax federal unemployment tax act futa increase wages employers pay calendar quarter agricultural labor treated employers futa purposes provides inflation adjustment increased wage threshold |
114-HR-5006 | Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2016
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand nonimmigrant employer annual data reporting requirements to include all nonimmigrant worker categories and compensated cultural exchange, training, and business classifications.
Expanded reporting requirements include information regarding: (1) the age and gender of admitted nonimmigrants; (2) categories and numbers of visas issued; (3) numbers of persons admitted under each visa classification and subclassification; (4) blanket petitions; (5) the occupation and country of origin of beneficiaries; (6) nonimmigrant worker employers; (7) compensation; and (8) citizens of nations with Compacts of Free Association with the United States who are authorized to reside permanently in the United States as nonimmigrants and their ports of U.S. entry.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall: (1) submit such report and post the information along with the corresponding raw data and a searchable database to a public website, and (2) ensure that such posted information does not include information that would identify a specific person with reasonable certainty.
Any government official who uses such information shall take steps to: (1) protect individual identities, and (2) prevent the information from being disaggregated into its component parts.
The Department of State or the Department of Labor, if requested by DHS, shall share information necessary for Labor to file its annual report regarding employer petitions for H-, P-, O-, and Q-visa nonimmigrant aliens.
"Employment" means employment in the United States and includes cultural exchanges, training, or business activities for which the nonimmigrant receives any form of compensation. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2016-04-20 | bill amends immigration_and_nationality_act expand nonimmigrant employer annual data reporting requirements include nonimmigrant worker categories compensated cultural exchange training business classifications expanded reporting requirements include information age gender admitted nonimmigrants categories numbers visas issued numbers persons admitted visa classification blanket petitions occupation country origin beneficiaries nonimmigrant worker employers compensation citizens nations compacts_of_free_association united_states authorized reside permanently united_states nonimmigrants ports entry department_of_homeland_security dhs shall submit report post information corresponding raw data searchable database public website ensure posted information include information identify specific person reasonable certainty government official uses information shall steps protect individual identities prevent information disaggregated component parts department_of_state department_of_labor requested dhs shall share information necessary labor file annual report employer petitions visa nonimmigrant aliens employment means employment united_states includes cultural exchanges training business activities nonimmigrant receives form compensation |
114-S-3439 | Paperwork Reduction for Farmers Act
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit multiple employers to submit a joint petition to import nonimmigrant H-2A visa temporary agricultural workers. Upon approval of such petition, each joint employer shall be subject to the Act's H-2A provisions with respect to each alien listed in the petition.
The period of authorized H-2A admission may not exceed the shorter of three years or the contract period.
An employer seeking to rehire H-2A workers who previously worked for the employer as H-2A workers at any time during the most recent 12-month period may submit a simplified petition, to be developed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), which shall include a certification that the employer maintains compliance with all applicable employment requirements. Such petitions shall be approved upon completion of applicable security screenings.
An employer may apply for workers with staggered start and end dates in the same application.
An employer that has received a request for evidence from the CIS may request that such evidence request be delivered in an online format. The CIS, within three days of the employer's submission of evidence, shall: (1) provide an online response indicating whether the evidence is sufficient; and (2) if the evidence is insufficient, shall provide evidence thereof and an opportunity for the employer to address the deficiencies. | Labor | Migrant and Seasonal | Immigration | 2016-09-28 | paperwork reduction farmers act bill amends immigration_and_nationality_act permit multiple employers submit joint petition import nonimmigrant h-2a visa temporary agricultural workers approval petition joint employer shall subject act h-2a provisions respect alien listed petition period authorized h-2a admission exceed shorter years contract period employer seeking rehire h-2a workers previously worked employer h-2a workers time recent month period submit simplified petition developed shall include certification employer maintains compliance applicable employment requirements petitions shall approved completion applicable security screenings employer apply workers staggered start end dates application employer received request evidence request evidence request delivered online format days employer submission evidence shall provide online response indicating evidence sufficient evidence insufficient shall provide evidence thereof opportunity employer address deficiencies |
110-HR-1880 | Summer of Service Act of 2007 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create Summer of Service programs providing at least 100 hours of summer community service learning opportunities to youth who will subsequently enroll in grades six through nine. Requires the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide competitive three-year grants to: (1) states under a State Grant program; and (2) public or private organizations under a National Direct Grant program, when a state does not apply for funding or the community service program includes multiple states. Requires states and organizations, in making project subgrants, to favor entities with established track records that: (1) have leadership positions in the communities from which participating youth will be drawn; (2) focus on youth service during the transition year before high school; (3) encourage or enable youth to continue providing community service throughout the school year; (4) involve youth in the design and operation of the community service project; and (5) include youth of diverse backgrounds, at least 50% of which are from low-income families. Permits such entities to charge the parents of participants an income-based fee to contribute to the nonfederal share of project costs. Makes each youth serving at least 100 hours in a service-learning project eligible for an educational award of up to $500. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2007-04-17 | amends national_and_community_service_act create summer_of_service programs providing hours summer community service learning opportunities youth subsequently enroll grades requires chief executive officer corporation_for_national_and_community_service provide competitive year grants states state grant program public private organizations program state apply funding community service program includes multiple states requires states organizations making project subgrants favor entities established track records leadership positions communities participating youth drawn focus youth service transition year high school encourage enable youth continue providing community service school year involve youth design operation community service project include youth diverse backgrounds low income families permits entities charge parents participants income based fee contribute nonfederal share project costs makes youth serving hours service learning project eligible educational award |
110-HR-2439 | Assistance to Individuals Delivering for America Act of 2007 or the AID for America Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business tax credit for 50 percent of the wages paid to employees serving as disaster relief volunteers. Limits the amount of such credit to $100 per day per employee. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2007-05-22 | assistance individuals delivering america act amends internal revenue code allow employers business tax credit percent wages paid employees serving disaster relief volunteers limits credit day employee |
110-HR-2857 | Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2012. Title I: Amendments to National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Revises under the NSCA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service, also known as Learn and Serve programs; (2) National Service Trust programs, also known as AmeriCorps; (3) the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program; and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Subtitle A: Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions) - (Sec. 1101) Adds to NSCA purposes: (1) providing year-round opportunities in service-learning; (2) involving citizens in emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery; (3) increasing service opportunities for retiring professionals; and (4) encouraging service by Baby Boomers and continued service by national service alumni. Expresses the sense of Congress that the number of participants in AmeriCorps, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), and NCCC should grow to 100,000 by 2012. (Sec. 1102) Adds definitions of approved summer of service positions, the baby boom generation, disadvantaged youth, grantmaking entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges or universities, qualified organizations, and tribally controlled colleges or universities. Subtitle B: Amendments to Subtitle B (Service-Learning) - (Sec. 1201) Revises the School-Based programs for elementary and secondary school students (part of the Learn and Serve programs) to eliminate the current competitive grant portion of such programs. Requires the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) to allocate appropriated funds to states, after reserving from 2% to 3% for Indian tribes and territories, pursuant to a formula that takes into account a state's share of school age youth and funds received under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Authorizes new Summer of Service programs, within School-Based programs, under which students who will be entering grades 6 through 12 at the end of the summer and complete 100 hours of community-based service learning summer projects become eligible for an educational award of up to $500 from funds deposited in the National Service Trust. Permits the Corporation to increase the award to not more than $1,000 for economically disadvantaged participants. Allows participants to earn a maximum of two summer of service educational awards. Requires the Corporation to reserve up to 3% of the funds provided for Learn and Serve programs to award competitive grants to partnerships between local educational agencies (LEAs) and community partners for new programs that encourage civic engagement by students in service learning under the school-based programs. Increases from 5% to 6% the limit on the use of program funds for administrative costs. Turns the School-Based programs into competitive grant programs for any fiscal year for which less than $20 million is appropriated for them. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. (Sec. 1202) Revises the Higher Education Innovative programs (part of the Learn and Serve programs) that award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and partnerships of IHEs and nonprofit organizations for the provision of community service-learning opportunities to postsecondary school students. Allows the use of grant funds for the inclusion of service-learning as a key component not only of preservice teacher education, but also for education in health care, criminal justice, and public policy and public administration. Directs the Corporation, to the extent practicable, to give special consideration to applications submitted by predominantly Black institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities. Requires that grantee IHEs meet the minimum requirement set by the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the participation of federal work-study students in community service activities. (Sec. 1203) Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing matching grants to states, nonprofit organizations, territories, Indian tribes, and IHEs to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and secondary, college, and graduate students; and (2) research and evaluate service-learning. Includes among allowable grant activities: (1) integrating service-learning programs into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula; (2) service-learning programs focused on energy conservation, emergency and disaster preparedness, improving access to computers and other emerging technologies; and (3) involving high school age youth in the mentoring of middle school students. Gives funding priority to programs that: (1) involve students and community stakeholders in their design and implementation; (2) operate in low-income or rural communities; and (3) utilize adult volunteers, including retired or retiring adults. Subtitle C: Amendments to Subtitle C (National Service Trust Program) - (Sec. 1301) Revises the National Service Trust (AmeriCorps) program to: (1) include territories as eligible grant recipients; (2) prohibit the provision of grants to federal agencies; (3) increase from 5% to 6% the limit on the use of program funds for administrative costs; (4) set the federal share of program costs at 76% for a recipient's first three years, with gradual reductions in such share until it reaches 50% in year 10, though an alternative match schedule is established for programs in rural or severely economically distressed communities; and (5) require grant recipients to report any non-Corporation federal funding for their program. (Sec. 1302) Includes among eligible AmeriCorps programs: (1) an E-corp program increasing community access to technology; (2) a program engaging citizens in public safety, health, and emergency preparedness services; (3) a youth mentoring program; and (4) a program to reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth. Requires the Corporation to reserve up to 3% of AmeriCorp funding to award competitive grants for the development of innovative programs addressing the unique need of veterans. Requires national service programs that provide tutoring to elementary and secondary school students to: (1) certify that tutors have either obtained their high school diploma or passed a proficiency test and successfully completed pre- and in-service tutor training; and (2) offer high quality curricula that meet state academic content standards. Requires national service programs that promote citizenship and civic engagement to meet requirements, to be established by the Corporation, that are consistent with the principles on which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' citizenship programs are based. (Sec. 1303) Allows the Corporation to approve programs carried out by territories as national service programs that include education awards. (Sec. 1305) Increases the minimum and maximum grant the Corporation may make to states to operate State Commissions on National and Community Service. Imposes state matching requirements that are based on the size of the grant. Requires challenge grants for national service programs to be completely matched by private funds for an initial three-year grant period and matched by private amounts that are twice the grant amount thereafter. Allows the Corporation to permit the use of state or local funds as matching funds if private funds are unavailable. (Sec. 1306) Requires 37.5% of the AmeriCorps funds allocated by the Corporation to be for state formula grants, 37.5% for state competitive grants, 23% for national competitive grants to nonprofit organizations, 1% for Indian tribes, and 1% for territories. Establish a minimum state formula grant of $600,000. (Sec. 1307) Establishes the Education Awards Only program, as part of the AmeriCorps program, allowing the Corporation to provide operational support to programs that have approved national service positions but do not otherwise receive AmeriCorps funds. Limits operational support to $600 per program participant, or $800 per participant for programs serving at least 50% disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1311) Requires the Corporation to place special emphasis on disadvantaged youth when selecting individuals to receive national service leadership training. (Sec. 1313) Reduces the national service living allowance by the amount of the federal work study award provided to individuals during their national service. Subtitle D: Amendments to Subtitle D (National Service Trust and Provision of National Service Educational Awards) - (Sec. 1401) Permits the Corporation to use National Service Trust funds to pay for the new Summer of Service educational awards authorized under subtitle B of this Act. (Sec. 1402) Prohibits individuals from receiving a national service educational award from the Trust if they complete less than 15% of their required term of service. Limits an individual's receipt of such awards to the aggregate value of two national educational awards for full time service; but excludes Summer of Service educational awards from such calculation. (Sec. 1403) Increases such award for full-time service by $100 each year beginning in FY2008, when it stands at $4,825, until FY2012, when the award reaches $5,225. (Sec. 1404) Permits use of such award to cover the costs of enrolling in educational institutions or, in the case of summer of service participants, enrolling in college preparatory programs. Subtitle E: Amendments to Subtitle E (National Civilian Community Corps) - (Sec. 1502) Renames the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program as the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program. Permits the NCCC to operate nonresidential programs. (Sec. 1503) Makes individuals eligible for participation in the NCCC program, other than the summer program, if they will be at least 18 before the end of the calendar year in which they enroll. Requires the NCCC Director to ensure that at least 50% of program participants are disadvantaged youth by 2010. (Sec. 1504) Requires, to the extent practicable, that at least 50% of the participants in the NCCC summer program are from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care. (Sec. 1505) Requires the Director to select Corps members with prior supervisory or service experience to be team leaders within NCCC units. Requires assignment of units to campuses, rather than camps, which shall be headed by campus directors, rather than camp superintendents. Requires campus locations to be cost-effective (as determined by a feasibility study), and distributed in a manner that allows Corps units to be easily deployed for disaster and emergency response. (Sec. 1506) Requires the Director to ensure, to the extent practicable, that each NCCC participant receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and other skills related to disaster preparedness and response. (Sec. 1507) Places a specific emphasis on NCCC projects that support infrastructure improvement, disaster relief and recovery, the environment, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Specifies additional federal agencies required to develop NCCC project proposals. (Sec. 1509) Makes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, rather than the NCCC Director, responsible for appointing a permanent cadre of NCCC supervisors and training instructors. Requires such cadre to receive training in working with disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1512) Expands the NCCC Advisory Board to include the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Secretary of Transportation, the Chief of the United States Forest Service, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Secretary of Energy. Includes among the Board's activities helping to coordinate activities with the Corps, including disaster response activities. (Sec. 1513) Requires the NCCC to report the annual evaluation of its programs to Congress. Subtitle F: Amendments to Subtitle F (Administrative Provisions) - (Sec. 1602) Prohibits national service programs from existing solely to refer individuals to federal assistance programs or state assistance programs that receive federal funding. (Sec. 1603) Alters hearing and grievance procedures to: (1) allow the emergency suspension of national service assistance to grantees for up to three 30-day periods; and (2) require all grantees, not just states and localities, to establish grievance procedures. (Sec. 1604) Requires grantees that serve children to consult with parents when developing or operating their programs, and obtain written permission from parents when transporting minor children. (Sec. 1605) Adds to the duties of State Commissions on National and Community Service in preparing national service plans for their states, to include such duties as developing measurable state goals and coordinating outreach to diverse communities with the Corporation's Office of Outreach and Recruitment. Requires states to develop comprehensive state plans for volunteer and paid service by members of the Baby Boom generation and older adults. (Sec. 1606) Requires the Corporation to: (1) establish performance measures for national service grantees in consultation with such grantees; and (2) provide technical assistance to failing grantees who have received assistance for less than three years. Requires national service grantees to reach agreements with the Corporation on corrective action plans if they fail to achieve such measures. Provides for the reduction or termination of assistance to grantees who continue to fall short of performance standards after an agreed upon correction period. Allows the Corporation to reserve 1% of the total NCSA and DVSA program funds appropriated in a fiscal year for program accountability activities. (Sec. 1609) Entitles the Inspector General of the Corporation to access to the records of grantees under the NCSA. (Sec. 1610) Requires the Corporation to consolidate or modify application procedures and reporting requirements for programs funded under the national service laws. Allows funds authorized under the national service laws to be used to attend meetings or conferences that will contribute to improved conduct, supervision, or management of the programs. Limits the Corporations national service grants to three years, unless a different term is specifically authorized. Limits Corporation grants for national service programs to $16,000 per full-time national service position, with adjustments for inflation. Subtitle G: Amendments to Subtitle G (Corporation for National and Community Service) - (Sec. 1701) Allows voting members of the Corporation's Board of Directors to serve for one year beyond the expiration of their term if no successor is appointed or until the date on which a successor has taken office. (Sec. 1702) States that it is the Board's responsibility to set overall policy for the Corporation. Requires the Board to review the CEO's budget proposal in advance of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and review the CEO's performance annually. (Sec. 1703) Requires the Corporation's CEO to: (1) submit a plan to the Board for reaching the goal of 50% full-time approved national service positions by 2010, and issue reports on actions taken to attain such goal; and (2) obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in evaluating applications to the Corporation for assistance. (Sec. 1704) Allows the Corporation to enter into personal services contracts for national service research, evaluation, and public awareness activities. (Sec. 1705) Allows the Corporation to solicit and accept the donation of services from individuals or organizations. (Sec. 1706) Establishes an Office of Outreach and Recruitment within the Corporation, the duties of which include: (1) increasing public awareness of the wide range of service opportunities for all citizens; (2) identifying and implementing recruitment methods that increase the diversity of national service participants and program sponsors; and (3) identifying and implementing recruitment strategies and training programs for bilingual volunteers in the DVSA's National Senior Service Corps. Allows the Office to solicit funds to support its outreach and recruitment efforts. (Sec. 1707) Requires the Corporation to study national service programs for veterans to identify how existing programs could better serve veterans and veterans' service organizations, and then implement a pilot program based on the study's findings. Subtitle H: Amendments to Subtitle H - (Sec. 1802) Repeals the Military Installation Conversion Demonstration programs and the Special Demonstration Project in Alaska. (Sec. 1803) Establishes a new part, within the Investment for Quality and Innovation program, authorizing the Corporation to award matching grants to support innovative and model programs, such as those: (1) for disadvantaged youth; (2) focused on learning and thinking skills; (3) that engage youth under age 17; (4) that focus on health and wellness; and (5) that reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth and adults as participants, volunteers, or members. Requires the Corporation to conduct an independent evaluation of such program and widely disseminate the results to the service community. (Sec. 1804) Replaces the current Clearinghouse program with one that requires the Corporation to provide assistance to entities for the establishment of one or more clearinghouses providing information, research, and training services designed to enhance service-learning and national service programs. Requires the clearinghouse to collaborate with the Office of Outreach and Recruitment on an alumni network of former national service participants to improve national service programs and encourage alumni service in a Reserve Corps, ready to serve in times of national need. Subtitle I: American Conservation and Youth Service Corps - (Sec. 1811) Includes territories in Youth Corps programs. Subtitle J: Training and Technical Assistance - (Sec. 1821) Creates a new subtitle to the NCSA, consolidating training and technical assistance provisions of the NCSA and DVSA that require the Corporation to provide such assistance to NCSA and DVSA programs. Gives priority to programs where services are needed most, that focus on service opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas, or that seek a service component combining students, out-of-school youth, and older adults as participants providing community services. Subtitle K: Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation) - (Sec. 1831) Eliminates federal funding for the Points of Light Foundation. Subtitle L: Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations) - (Sec. 1841) Authorizes: (1) $65 million for Subtitle B's Learn and Serve programs, including $10 million for summer of service grants and $10 million for summer of service education awards, and such sums as may be necessary for FY2009-FY2012; (2) $485 million for Subtitles C, D, H, and such sums as may be necessary for FY2009-FY2012; (3) $25 million for Subtitle E's NCCC program, and such sums as may be necessary for FY2009-FY2012; and (4) $51 million for NCSA administration, and such sums as may be necessary for FY2009-FY2012, including 69% for the Corporation's administrative activities and 31% for financial assistance to State Commissions. Reserves 2.5 percent of the amounts appropriated under Subtitles B, C, and H of Title I of the NCSA and titles I and II of the DVSA for training and technical assistance under Subtitle J. Title II: Amendments to the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 - Revises under DVSA: (1) the VISTA program; and (2) the National Senior Volunteer Corps (Senior Corps), including the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent program, and the Senior Companion program. Subtitle A: Amendments to Title I (National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs) - (Sec. 2103) Amends the Vista program under part A of title I of the DVSA to include the Northern Mariana Islands as a recipient of program services. Adds to the work to which VISTA volunteers may be assigned: (1) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (2) addressing mental illness; (3) the reintegration of formerly incarcerated youth and adults into society; (4) financial literacy and planning programs in low-income communities; (5) before- and after-school programs serving children in low-income communities; (6) community economic development initiatives; (7) assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining access to support services; and (8) health and wellness services to low-income and underserved communities. Gives priority to the recruitment of disadvantaged youth, low-income adults, and retired professionals, with an emphasis on professionals whose services are most needed in a community. Authorizes public or nonprofit organizations to pay all or a portion of the costs of supporting the service of VISTA volunteers. (Sec. 2104) Authorizes new VISTA programs, providing grants for programs of national significance that provide poor and rural communities with: (1) financial literacy and planning; (2) before- and after-school services; (3) community economic development initiatives; (4) assistance to veterans and their families; and (5) health and wellness services. Requires that one-third of VISTA funds be used for grants to support programs of national significance, but conditions funding for such programs on the sufficiency of overall funding to maintain the number of VISTA projects and volunteers funded in the preceding fiscal year. (Sec. 2106) Establishes a minimum monthly stipend for VISTA volunteers of $125 and a maximum monthly stipend of $175, subject to the availability of funds. Allows the Director to provide a stipend of $250 per month for volunteer leaders. (Sec. 2107) Eliminates the VISTA Literacy Corps, University Year for VISTA, and Literacy Challenge Grant programs. Subtitle B: Amendments to Title II (National Senior Volunteer Corps) - (Sec. 2201) Amends title II of the DVSA to rename the National Senior Volunteer Corps program the National Senior Service Corps (NSSC) program. (Sec. 2203) Amends the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP) to eliminate the priority given to RSVP participation by volunteers who are 60 or older and give priority to projects that utilize retired professionals in education, health and wellness, youth crime prevention, public safety, emergency management and relief, and access to technology. Requires RSVP programs to be designed and implemented with the advice of experts in the field of service being offered, as well as with those who have expertise in the recruitment and management of volunteers. Requires RSVP grants to be competitively reevaluated after FY2009, with some form of priority consideration given to existing grantees in good standing. (Sec. 2204) Amends the Foster Grandparent program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. Authorizes providers to determine whether it is in the best interest of the child and foster grandparent to continue their relationship after the child reaches age 21. Requires foster grandparent replacements to be determined through the mutual agreement of all parties providing services to the child. Increases the stipend provided to low-income foster grandparents to $2.65 an hour, with one adjustment for inflation before December 31, 2012. Redefines low-income foster grandparents as those whose income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level. Allows the Director to provide a 10% stipend increase to volunteer leaders. Allows up to 15% of a project's volunteers to have incomes above the income eligibility threshold, if the project was unable to recruit enough low-income volunteers. (Sec. 2205) Amends the Senior Companion program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. Allows Senior Companions to receive stipends consistent with those authorized under the Foster Grandparents program. (Sec. 2208) Eliminates restrictions on which programs of national significance the RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs may select from. Requires at least 50% of the grants for programs of national significance to be provided to new program sponsors. Alters the list of such programs. Adds to such list programs that support: (1) individuals with Alzheimer's disease; (2) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (3) mentoring for disadvantaged youth; (4) energy conservation and environmental protection; (5) crime prevention activities directed toward disadvantaged or formerly incarcerated youth; and (6) homeland security efforts. (Sec. 2209) Requires the Corporation to take the actions necessary to maintain NSSC service assignments for seniors and service continuity for communities. Allows NSSC programs to accept donations. (Sec. 2210) Includes as NSSC demonstration programs, those that support individuals aging in place while augmenting the capacity of community members to serve each other through reciprocal service centers, service credit banking, community economic scripts, barter services, timebanking, and other similar programs. Gives priority to demonstration programs that have service experience, serve areas where needs are unmet, and collaborate with other service providers. Subtitle C: Amendments to Title IV (Administration and Coordination) - (Sec. 2301) Prohibits volunteer activities under the DVSA from displacing volunteers who are not participants under the national service laws. (Sec 2302) Eliminates the requirement that a recipient of DVSA assistance receive an informal hearing when an application for refunding is denied. Reduces the notice period for such denial from 75 days to 60 days. (Sec. 2303) Includes the Northern Mariana Islands in DVSA programs. Subtitle D: Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations) - (Sec. 2401) Authorizes: (1) $100 million for the VISTA program for FY2008; (2) $67.5 million for the RSVP for FY2008; (3) $115 million for the Foster Grandparent Program for FY2008; (4) $52 million for the Senior Companion program for FY2008; (5) $500,000 for DVSA demonstration programs for FY2008; and (6) $35 million for DVSA administration and coordination activities for FY 2008. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary for these programs and activities for FY2009-FY2012. Title III: Amendments to Other Laws - (Sec. 3101) Makes a technical amendment to the Inspector General Act of 1978. Title IV: Technical Amendments to Tables of Contents - (Sec. 4101) Makes technical amendments to the respective tables of contents of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. Title V: Effective Date - (Sec. 5101) Makes this Act effective upon enactment, unless specifically provided otherwise. (Sec. 5102) Applies changes made by this Act in the terms and conditions of terms of service and other service assignments under the national service laws (including the amount of the education award) only to individuals who enroll or otherwise begin service assignments after 90 days after enactment of this Act, except when otherwise agreed upon by all interested parties. Applies changes made by this Act in the terms and conditions of grants, contracts, or other agreements under the national service laws only to agreements entered into after 90 days after enactment of this Act, except when otherwise agreed upon by the parties to such agreements. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2007-06-26 | generations volunteerism education act act amends national community service act domestic_volunteer_service_act dvsa revise programs reauthorize appropriations fy2012 title amendments national_and_community_service_act revises programs known learn serve programs national_service_trust programs known americorps program investment quality innovation program subtitle amendments subtitle general_provisions sec adds purposes providing year round opportunities service learning involving citizens emergency disaster preparedness relief recovery increasing service opportunities retiring professionals encouraging service continued service national service alumni expresses sense congress number participants americorps vista nccc grow sec adds definitions approved summer service positions baby boom generation disadvantaged youth entities hispanic serving institutions historically black colleges universities qualified organizations tribally controlled colleges universities subtitle amendments sec revises school based programs elementary secondary school students learn serve programs eliminate current competitive grant portion programs requires corporation national community service corporation allocate appropriated funds states reserving indian tribes territories pursuant formula takes account state share school age youth funds received title elementary secondary education act authorizes new summer_of_service programs programs students entering grades end summer complete hours community based service learning summer projects eligible educational award funds deposited national_service_trust permits corporation increase award economically disadvantaged participants allows participants earn maximum summer service educational awards requires corporation reserve funds provided learn serve programs award competitive grants partnerships local educational agencies leas community partners new programs encourage civic engagement students service learning school based programs increases limit use program funds administrative costs turns school based programs competitive grant programs fiscal year million appropriated eliminates current serve programs sec revises higher education innovative programs learn serve programs award grants institutions higher education ihes partnerships ihes nonprofit organizations provision community service learning opportunities postsecondary school students allows use grant funds inclusion service learning key component preservice teacher education education health care criminal justice public policy public administration directs corporation extent practicable special consideration applications submitted predominantly black institutions historically black colleges universities hispanic serving institutions tribal colleges universities requires grantee ihes meet minimum requirement set higher education act participation federal work study students community service activities sec establishes new learn serve program providing matching grants states nonprofit organizations territories indian tribes ihes provide community service learning opportunities elementary secondary college graduate students research evaluate service learning includes allowable grant activities integrating service learning programs science technology engineering mathematics stem curricula service learning programs focused energy conservation emergency disaster preparedness improving access computers emerging technologies involving high school age youth mentoring middle school students gives funding priority programs involve students community stakeholders design implementation operate low income rural communities utilize adult volunteers including retired retiring adults subtitle amendments subtitle sec revises national_service_trust americorps program include territories eligible grant recipients prohibit provision grants federal agencies increase limit use program funds administrative costs set federal share program costs recipient years gradual reductions share reaches year alternative match schedule established programs rural severely economically distressed communities require grant recipients report federal funding program sec includes eligible americorps programs program increasing community access technology program engaging citizens public safety health emergency preparedness services youth mentoring program program reduce recidivism engaging court involved youth requires corporation reserve funding award competitive grants development innovative programs addressing unique need veterans requires national service programs provide tutoring elementary secondary school students certify obtained high school diploma passed proficiency test successfully completed pre- service training offer high quality curricula meet state academic content standards requires national service programs promote citizenship civic engagement meet requirements established corporation consistent principles citizenship programs based sec allows corporation approve programs carried territories national service programs include education awards sec increases minimum maximum grant corporation states operate national community service imposes state matching requirements based size grant requires challenge grants national service programs completely matched private funds initial year grant period matched private amounts twice grant allows corporation permit use state local funds matching funds private funds unavailable sec requires americorps funds allocated corporation state formula grants state competitive grants national competitive grants nonprofit organizations indian tribes territories establish minimum state formula grant sec program americorps program allowing corporation provide operational support programs approved national service positions receive americorps funds limits operational support program participant participant programs serving disadvantaged youth sec requires corporation place special emphasis disadvantaged youth selecting individuals receive national service leadership training sec reduces national service living allowance federal work study award provided individuals national service subtitle amendments subtitle national_service_trust sec permits corporation use national_service_trust funds pay new summer_of_service educational awards authorized subtitle act sec prohibits individuals receiving national service educational award trust complete required term service limits individual receipt awards aggregate value national educational awards time service excludes summer_of_service educational awards calculation sec increases award time service year beginning fy2008 stands fy2012 award reaches sec permits use award cover costs enrolling educational institutions case summer service participants enrolling college preparatory programs subtitle amendments subtitle national_civilian_community_corps sec renames program national_civilian_community_corps nccc program permits nccc operate nonresidential programs sec makes individuals eligible participation nccc program summer program end calendar year enroll requires nccc director ensure program participants disadvantaged youth sec requires extent practicable participants nccc summer program economically ethnically diverse backgrounds including youth foster care sec requires director select corps members prior supervisory service experience team leaders nccc units requires assignment units campuses camps shall headed campus directors camp superintendents requires campus locations cost effective determined feasibility study distributed manner allows corps units easily deployed disaster emergency response sec requires director ensure extent practicable nccc participant receives training cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr aid skills related disaster preparedness response sec places specific emphasis nccc projects support infrastructure improvement disaster relief recovery environment energy conservation urban rural development specifies additional federal agencies required develop nccc project proposals sec makes chief executive officer ceo corporation nccc director responsible appointing permanent cadre nccc supervisors training instructors requires cadre receive training working disadvantaged youth sec expands include administrator federal_emergency_management_agency fema secretary transportation chief united_states_forest_service administrator environmental_protection_agency epa secretary energy includes board activities helping coordinate activities corps including disaster response activities sec requires nccc report annual evaluation programs congress subtitle amendments subtitle administrative provisions sec prohibits national service programs existing solely refer individuals federal assistance programs state assistance programs receive federal funding sec alters hearing grievance procedures allow emergency suspension national service assistance grantees day periods require grantees states localities establish grievance procedures sec requires grantees serve children consult parents developing operating programs obtain written permission parents transporting minor children sec adds duties preparing national service plans states include duties developing measurable state goals coordinating outreach diverse communities requires states develop comprehensive state plans volunteer paid service members generation older adults sec requires corporation establish performance measures national service grantees consultation grantees provide technical assistance failing grantees received assistance years requires national service grantees reach agreements corporation corrective action plans fail achieve measures provides reduction termination assistance grantees continue fall short performance standards agreed correction period allows corporation reserve total dvsa program funds appropriated fiscal year program accountability activities sec entitles inspector general corporation access records grantees sec requires corporation consolidate modify application procedures reporting requirements programs funded national service laws allows funds authorized national service laws attend meetings conferences contribute improved conduct supervision management programs limits corporations national service grants years different term specifically authorized grants national service programs time national service position adjustments inflation subtitle amendments sec allows voting members serve year expiration term successor appointed date successor taken office sec states board responsibility set overall policy corporation requires board review ceo budget proposal advance submission office_of_management_and_budget omb review ceo performance annually sec requires corporation ceo submit plan board reaching goal time approved national service positions issue reports actions taken attain goal obtain opinions peer reviewers evaluating applications corporation assistance sec allows corporation enter personal services contracts national service research evaluation public awareness activities sec allows corporation solicit accept donation services individuals organizations sec corporation duties include increasing public awareness wide range service opportunities citizens identifying implementing recruitment methods increase diversity national service participants program sponsors identifying implementing recruitment strategies training programs bilingual volunteers dvsa allows office solicit funds support outreach recruitment efforts sec requires corporation study national service programs veterans identify existing programs better serve veterans veterans service organizations implement pilot program based study findings subtitle amendments subtitle sec repeals military installation conversion demonstration programs alaska sec establishes new investment quality innovation program authorizing corporation award matching grants support innovative model programs disadvantaged youth focused learning thinking skills engage youth age focus health wellness reduce recidivism engaging court involved youth adults participants volunteers members requires corporation conduct independent evaluation program widely disseminate results service community sec replaces current clearinghouse program requires corporation provide assistance entities establishment clearinghouses providing information research training services designed enhance service learning national service programs requires clearinghouse collaborate alumni network national service participants improve national service programs encourage alumni service ready serve times national need subtitle sec includes territories youth_corps programs subtitle training technical assistance sec creates new subtitle consolidating training technical assistance provisions dvsa require corporation provide assistance dvsa programs gives priority programs services needed focus service opportunities underserved rural urban areas seek service component combining students school youth older adults participants providing community services repeal title iii points light foundation sec eliminates federal funding subtitle amendments title authorization appropriations sec authorizes million learn serve programs including million summer service grants million summer service education awards sums necessary fy2009 fy2012 million sums necessary fy2009 fy2012 million nccc program sums necessary fy2009 fy2012 million administration sums necessary fy2009 fy2012 including corporation administrative activities financial assistance reserves percent amounts appropriated subtitles titles dvsa training technical assistance subtitle amendments domestic_volunteer_service_act revises dvsa vista program national senior volunteer corps senior corps including retired senior volunteer program foster_grandparent program senior companion program subtitle amendments title sec amends vista program title dvsa include northern_mariana islands recipient program services adds work vista volunteers assigned drug abuse rehabilitation treatment addressing mental illness reintegration incarcerated youth adults society financial literacy planning programs low income communities before- school programs serving children low income communities community economic development initiatives assistance veterans families obtaining access support services health wellness services low income underserved communities gives priority recruitment disadvantaged youth low income adults retired professionals emphasis professionals services needed community authorizes public nonprofit organizations pay portion costs supporting service vista volunteers sec authorizes new vista programs providing grants programs national significance provide poor rural communities financial literacy planning before- school services community economic development initiatives assistance veterans families health wellness services requires vista funds grants support programs national significance conditions funding programs sufficiency overall funding maintain number vista projects volunteers funded preceding fiscal year sec establishes minimum monthly stipend vista volunteers maximum monthly stipend subject availability funds allows director provide stipend month volunteer leaders sec eliminates university year vista programs subtitle amendments title national senior volunteer corps sec amends title dvsa rename national senior volunteer_corps program program sec amends retired senior volunteer program eliminate priority given participation volunteers older priority projects utilize retired professionals education health wellness youth crime prevention public safety emergency management relief access technology requires programs designed implemented advice experts field service offered expertise recruitment management volunteers grants competitively fy2009 form priority consideration given existing grantees good standing sec amends foster grandparent program lower minimum age program volunteers authorizes providers determine best interest child foster grandparent continue relationship child reaches age requires foster grandparent replacements determined mutual agreement parties providing services child increases stipend provided low income foster grandparents hour adjustment inflation december redefines low income foster grandparents income exceed poverty level allows director provide stipend increase volunteer leaders allows project volunteers incomes income eligibility threshold project unable recruit low income volunteers sec amends senior companion program lower minimum age program volunteers receive stipends consistent authorized program sec eliminates restrictions programs national significance foster_grandparent senior companion programs select requires grants programs national significance provided new program sponsors alters list programs adds list programs support individuals alzheimer disease drug abuse rehabilitation treatment mentoring disadvantaged youth energy conservation environmental protection crime prevention activities directed disadvantaged incarcerated youth homeland security efforts sec requires corporation actions necessary maintain service assignments seniors service continuity communities allows programs accept donations sec includes demonstration programs support individuals aging place augmenting capacity community members serve reciprocal service centers service credit banking community economic barter services similar programs gives priority demonstration programs service experience serve areas needs unmet collaborate service providers subtitle amendments title administration coordination sec prohibits volunteer activities dvsa displacing volunteers participants national service laws sec eliminates requirement recipient dvsa assistance receive informal hearing application refunding denied reduces notice period denial days days sec includes northern_mariana_islands dvsa programs subtitle amendments title authorization appropriations sec authorizes million vista program fy2008 million fy2008 million fy2008 million senior companion program fy2008 dvsa demonstration programs fy2008 million dvsa administration coordination activities authorizes sums necessary programs activities fy2009 fy2012 title iii amendments laws sec makes technical amendment inspector general act title technical amendments tables contents sec makes technical amendments respective tables contents national_and_community_service_act domestic_volunteer_service_act title effective date sec makes act effective enactment specifically provided sec applies changes act terms conditions terms service service assignments national service laws including education award individuals enroll begin service assignments days enactment act agreed interested parties applies changes act terms conditions grants contracts agreements national service laws agreements entered days enactment act agreed parties agreements |
110-HR-2969 | GothamCorps Authorization Act of 2007 - Establishes the GothamCorps program. Directs the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide, through such program, for the award of grants to certain units of local government to carry out volunteer projects. Requires local government units to provide each participant in a volunteer project with a scholarship equal to the cost of one year's tuition at a local public college. Authorizes grant funding from amounts made available in the National Service Trust. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2007-07-10 | establishes program directs corporation_for_national_and_community_service provide program award grants certain units local government carry volunteer projects requires local government units provide participant volunteer project scholarship equal cost year tuition local public college authorizes grant funding amounts available national_service_trust |
110-HR-3259 | Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue rules that designate no-fly zones in the vicinity of certain nuclear power plants and prohibit the operation of aircraft in such zones. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Emergency management | 2007-07-31 | amends homeland security act authorize secretary homeland_security issue rules designate fly zones vicinity certain nuclear power plants prohibit operation aircraft zones |
110-HR-5447 | Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress on policy issues associated with the recruitment, retention, research, and reinvestment in the profession of social work. Directs the Commission to study and report to Congress on issues facing the social work profession, including: (1) fair market compensation, high social work educational debt, social work workforce trends, knowledge development, and social work safety; and (2) state-level social work licensure and reciprocity agreements for providing services across state lines. Authorizes the Secretary to award various grants to eligible entities to support demonstration programs and other activities related to research, workplace improvements, education, training, and programs of excellence. Directs the Secretary to: (1) contract with a national social work research entity to serve as a coordinating center and clearinghouse for information on activities under the demonstration program; and (2) develop and issue public service announcements that advertise and promote the social work profession. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should designate a National Social Work Awareness month. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2008-02-14 | social work reinvestment act directs secretary health_and_human_services establish provide independent counsel congress policy issues associated recruitment retention research reinvestment profession social work directs commission study report congress issues facing social work profession including fair market compensation high social work educational debt social work workforce trends knowledge development social work safety state level social work licensure reciprocity agreements providing services state lines authorizes secretary award grants eligible entities support demonstration programs activities related research workplace improvements education training programs excellence directs secretary contract national social work research entity serve coordinating center clearinghouse information activities demonstration program develop issue public service announcements advertise promote social work profession expresses sense congress president designate month |
110-HR-5563 | Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NSCA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise the programs under such Acts and reauthorize appropriations for such programs through FY2012. Revises under NSCA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service (Learn and Serve programs); (2) National Service Trust programs (AmeriCorps); (3) the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC); and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing matching grants to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and secondary, college, and graduate students, including summer of service programs; and (2) research and evaluate service-learning. Includes among eligible AmeriCorps programs: (1) an E-corp program increasing community access to technology; (2) a program engaging citizens in public safety, health, and emergency preparedness services; (3) a youth mentoring program; (4) a program to reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth; and (5) the Education Awards Only program. Establishes an AmeriCorp pilot grant program for state-approved, member-selected, national service positions. Increases National Service educational awards for AmeriCorps, NCCC, and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) participants. Includes among needs to be met under the NCCC program, disaster relief, infrastructure improvement, environmental and energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Requires states to develop comprehensive plans for volunteer and paid service by Baby Boomers and older adults. Establishes an Office of Outreach and Recruitment in the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation). Requires the Corporation to plan pilot service programs to better utilize and serve veterans and displaced workers. Authorizes the Corporation to provide grants to innovative and model service programs that include service programs for disadvantaged youth. Eliminates federal funding for the Points of Light Foundation. Establishes a new Energy Conservation Corps program awarding: (1) matching grants to states for projects providing youth and young adults with career training in support of energy conservation, infrastructure and transportation improvement, and emergency operations; (2) competitive grants for school-based green Learn and Serve programs; and (3) competitive grants to National Senior Service Corps (Senior Corps) programs involving seniors in energy efficient housing, infrastructure rehabilitation, and environmental and energy conservation education projects. Revises under DVSA: (1) the VISTA program; and (2) the Senior Corps, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent program, and the Senior Companion program. Gives priority in VISTA participant selection to disadvantaged youth and retired adults of any profession. Authorizes new VISTA grant programs of national significance that provide poor and rural communities with: (1) services reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals into society; (2) financial literacy and planning; (3) before-school and after-school services; (4) community economic development initiatives; (5) assistance to veterans and their families; and (6) health and wellness services. Eliminates the VISTA Literacy Corps, University Year for VISTA, and Literacy Challenge Grant programs. Raises the minimum and maximum stipend provided to VISTA participants. Prioritizes RSVP projects in specified areas. Makes anyone 55 years of age or older eligible as Senior Corps volunteers. Provides, under the Senior Corps demonstration program, incentive matching grants to Senior Corps programs that exceed specified performance measures, enroll most of their volunteers in outcome-based service programs, and increase their enrollment of Baby Boomer volunteers. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the number of AmeriCorps, VISTA, and NCCC participants should reach 100,000 by 2012. Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act - Establishes a Congressional Commission on Civic Service to provide recommendations to Congress on improving opportunities for individuals to volunteer or perform national service. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Corporation should try to: (1) coordinate its service programs so that senior citizens and their grandchildren can share volunteer opportunities and/or be assigned to the same geographic area; and (2) work with the National Endowment for the Humanities to provide opportunities for young service participants to collect oral histories from senior citizens. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2008-03-10 | generations volunteerism education act act amends national community service act domestic_volunteer_service_act dvsa revise programs acts reauthorize appropriations programs fy2012 revises programs learn serve programs national_service_trust programs americorps national_civilian_community_corps nccc investment quality innovation program eliminates current serve programs establishes new learn serve program providing matching grants provide community service learning opportunities elementary secondary college graduate students including summer service programs research evaluate service learning includes eligible americorps programs program increasing community access technology program engaging citizens public safety health emergency preparedness services youth mentoring program program reduce recidivism engaging court involved youth education awards program establishes pilot grant program state approved member selected national service positions educational awards americorps nccc volunteers service america vista participants includes needs met nccc program disaster relief infrastructure improvement environmental energy conservation urban rural development requires states develop comprehensive plans volunteer paid service older adults requires corporation plan pilot service programs better utilize serve veterans displaced workers authorizes corporation provide grants innovative model service programs include service programs disadvantaged youth eliminates federal funding establishes new program awarding matching grants states projects providing youth young adults career training support energy conservation infrastructure transportation improvement emergency operations competitive grants school based green learn serve programs competitive grants programs involving seniors energy efficient housing infrastructure rehabilitation environmental energy conservation education projects revises dvsa vista program including retired senior volunteer program foster_grandparent program senior companion program gives priority vista participant selection disadvantaged youth retired adults profession authorizes new vista grant programs national significance provide poor rural communities services incarcerated individuals society financial literacy planning school school services community economic development initiatives assistance veterans families health wellness services eliminates university year vista programs raises minimum maximum stipend provided vista participants prioritizes projects specified areas makes years age older eligible volunteers provides demonstration program incentive matching grants programs exceed specified performance measures enroll volunteers outcome based service programs increase enrollment volunteers expresses sense congress number americorps vista nccc participants reach congressional_commission civic service act establishes congressional_commission provide recommendations congress improving opportunities individuals volunteer perform national service expresses sense congress corporation try coordinate service programs senior citizens grandchildren share volunteer opportunities assigned geographic area work national_endowment_for_the_humanities provide opportunities young service participants collect oral histories senior citizens |
110-HR-5700 | Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2008 or the SERVE Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $1,000 refundable tax credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of a qualified volunteer emergency response organization who provide firefighting, ambulance, or emergency medical services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2008-04-03 | supporting emergency responders volunteer efforts act serve act amends internal revenue code allow refundable tax credit individuals bona fide volunteer members qualified volunteer emergency response organization provide firefighting ambulance emergency medical services |
110-HR-6407 | Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income for income tax purposes AmeriCorps educational awards awarded under the National and Community Service Act of 1990. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2008-06-26 | americorps education award tax relief act amends internal revenue code exclude gross income income tax purposes americorps educational awards awarded national_and_community_service_act |
110-HR-6971 | Public Service Scholarship Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a Public Service Scholarship program authorizing the Secretary of Education to make grants to states for scholarships to exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence and agree to serve as federal employees for at least five years. Allocates scholarship funds among states on the basis of each state's share of the nation's population of five- through 17-year olds; but sets the minimum allocation at a level allowing grantees to award at least 10 scholarships per year. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2008-09-18 | public service scholarship act amends higher education act establish program authorizing secretary education grants states scholarships exceptionally able students promise continued excellence agree serve federal employees years allocates scholarship funds states basis state share nation population year olds sets minimum allocation level allowing grantees award scholarships year |
110-HR-7026 | Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to authorize the Corporation for National and Community Service to award grants to public agencies or private nonprofit organizations experienced in administering service programs to provide Silver Scholarships to individuals who: (1) perform, over a 12-month period, at least 500 hours of volunteer service after attaining age 55; and (2) have received, during the five-year period preceding the award, fewer than two such scholarships. Allows the proration of such scholarships when an individual, due to compelling personal circumstances, cannot perform 500, but performs at least 250, hours of service within the 12-month period. Allows a scholarship recipient to designate another individual to use such scholarship. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2008-09-23 | amends national_and_community_service_act authorize corporation_for_national_and_community_service award grants public agencies private nonprofit organizations experienced administering service programs provide individuals perform month period hours volunteer service attaining age received year period preceding award fewer scholarships allows scholarships individual compelling personal circumstances perform performs hours service month period allows scholarship recipient designate individual use scholarship |
110-HR-7225 | National Parents Corps Act of 2008 - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, subject to the availability of appropriations, to award a grant to a nonprofit entity (to be known as the NPCP Nonprofit Partner) to establish a National Parents Corps program to promote safety and combat youth violence and substance abuse in public middle or secondary schools. Requires the NPCP Nonprofit Partner to: (1) select for program participation annually schools that agree to host a Parent Leader for a number of years equal to the number of grade levels they offer; and (2) employ, after a background check, a Parent Leader from among the parents of students enrolled in the lowest grade at each participating school to work on a full-time basis with students, other parents, and school officials to treat, prevent, and reduce violence and drug, alcohol, and tobacco addiction among students. Urges participating schools to take the measures necessary to secure funding for the employment of Parent Leaders after federal funding becomes unavailable. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2008-09-29 | directs administrator office_of_juvenile_justice delinquency_prevention subject availability appropriations award grant nonprofit entity known nonprofit partner establish program promote safety combat youth violence substance abuse public middle secondary schools requires nonprofit partner select program participation annually schools agree host parent leader number years equal number grade levels offer employ background check parent leader parents students enrolled lowest grade participating school work time basis students parents school officials treat prevent reduce violence drug alcohol tobacco addiction students urges participating schools measures necessary secure funding employment federal funding unavailable |
110-S-1128 | Summer of Service Act of 2007 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create Summer of Service programs providing at least 100 hours of summer community service learning opportunities to youth who will subsequently enroll in grades six through nine. Requires the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide competitive three-year grants to: (1) states under a State Grant program; and (2) public or private organizations under a National Direct Grant program, when a state does not apply for funding or the community service program includes multiple states. Requires states and organizations, in making project subgrants, to favor entities with established track records that: (1) have leadership positions in the communities from which participating youth will be drawn; (2) focus on youth service during the transition year before high school; (3) encourage or enable youth to continue providing community service throughout the school year; (4) involve youth in the design and operation of the community service project; and (5) include youth of diverse backgrounds, at least 50% of which are from low-income families. Permits such entities to charge the parents of participants an income-based fee to contribute to the nonfederal share of project costs. Makes each youth serving at least 100 hours in a service-learning project eligible for an educational award of up to $500. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2007-04-17 | amends national_and_community_service_act create summer_of_service programs providing hours summer community service learning opportunities youth subsequently enroll grades requires chief executive officer corporation_for_national_and_community_service provide competitive year grants states state grant program public private organizations program state apply funding community service program includes multiple states requires states organizations making project subgrants favor entities established track records leadership positions communities participating youth drawn focus youth service transition year high school encourage enable youth continue providing community service school year involve youth design operation community service project include youth diverse backgrounds low income families permits entities charge parents participants income based fee contribute nonfederal share project costs makes youth serving hours service learning project eligible educational award |
110-S-2529 | Protecting the Spirit of Giving Act - Prohibits a manufacturer or retailer from using the name of a charitable organization to solicit donations or to sell or market a product under certain arrangements unless the manufacturer or retailer, for each solicitation, sale, or promotion, notifies the organization, obtains advance written approval, and limits the use of the organization's name to the scope approved. Requires a manufacturer or retailer that sells or markets a product with the intention of remitting a portion of the proceeds to a charitable organization to disclose to the purchaser the portion of the purchase price that will be remitted, the maximum amount that will be remitted, the applicable time period, and the organization's contact information. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Commerce | 2007-12-19 | protecting spirit manufacturer retailer charitable organization solicit donations sell market product certain arrangements manufacturer retailer solicitation sale promotion notifies organization obtains advance written approval limits use organization scope approved requires manufacturer retailer sells markets product intention remitting portion proceeds charitable organization disclose purchaser portion purchase price remitted maximum remitted applicable time period organization contact information |
110-S-2942 | Authorizes the National District Attorneys Association to use the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina, for a national training program to improve the professional skills of state and local prosecutors and to enhance the ability of federal, state, and local prosecutors to work together. Authorizes the National Advocacy Center to provide comprehensive legal education in trial practice, substantive legal updates, and support staff training. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Crime and law enforcement | 2008-04-30 | authorizes use columbia south_carolina national training program improve professional skills state local prosecutors enhance ability federal state local prosecutors work authorizes provide comprehensive legal education trial practice substantive legal updates support staff training authorizes appropriations fy2009 fy2012 |
110-S-3316 | Corrosion Prevention Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for 50% of net expenditures for engineering design, materials, and application and installation of corrosion prevention and mitigation technology for depreciable property comprised primarily of metals susceptible to corrosion. Terminates such credit after 2017. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2008-07-23 | corrosion prevention act amends internal revenue code allow business related tax credit net expenditures engineering design materials application installation corrosion prevention mitigation technology depreciable property comprised primarily metals susceptible corrosion terminates credit |
110-S-3321 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a Task Force on Obesity to: (1) establish a government-wide strategy for preventing and reducing overweight and obesity that includes defining clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for all federal agencies; (2) coordinate effective interagency coordination and priorities for action among federal agencies, including short-term and long-term goals for childhood and adult obesity rates; and (3) implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of, such strategy. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Health | 2008-07-23 | amends public_health_service_act require secretary health_and_human_services convene task force obesity establish government wide strategy preventing reducing overweight obesity includes defining clear roles responsibilities accountability federal agencies coordinate effective interagency coordination priorities action federal agencies including short term long term goals childhood adult obesity rates implement evaluate effectiveness strategy |
110-S-3328 | Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a one-year extension of the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out an alternative contracting program for research and development projects if the Secretary issues policy guidance by September 30, 2008, detailing the appropriate use of other transaction authority and provides mandatory training to each employee handling procurements under such authority.Directs the Secretary to submit to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the House Committee on Homeland Security an annual report on the exercise of such authority, including: (1) the technology areas in which research projects were conducted under other transactions; (2) the extent of the cost-sharing among federal and nonfederal sources; (3) the extent to which use of the other transactions contributed to a broadening of the technology and industrial base available for meeting the needs of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and fostered within the technology and industrial base new relationships and practices that support national security; (4) the total payments received by the government; and (5) the rationale for using such authority. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Emergency management | 2008-07-24 | amends homeland security act provide year extension authority secretary homeland_security carry alternative contracting program research development projects secretary issues policy guidance september detailing appropriate use transaction authority provides mandatory training employee handling procurements authority directs secretary submit senate_committee_on_homeland_security governmental_affairs senate_committee_on_commerce science transportation house_committee_on_homeland_security annual report exercise authority including technology areas research projects conducted transactions extent cost sharing federal nonfederal sources extent use transactions contributed broadening technology industrial base available meeting needs department_of_homeland_security dhs technology industrial base new relationships practices support national security total payments received government rationale authority |
110-S-3725 | Green Jobs and Infrastructure Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to implement a program to provide loans to manufacturers to help finance the cost of: (1) reequipping, expanding, or establishing a manufacturing facility in the United States to produce clean technology products and significant component parts of those products, including wind turbines, solar energy products, fuel cells, advanced batteries and storage devices, biomass engines, and geothermal equipment; and (2) improving the energy-efficiency of the industrial processes of the manufacturers other than through the production of products and component parts for retrofitting a manufacturing facility. Applies such loans to: (1) facilities and equipment placed in service before December 30, 2012; and (2) costs incurred between the date of this Act's enactment and December 30, 2020. Requires the Secretary to give priority to facilities in regions with the highest unemployment rates. Authorizes the Secretary to provide awards or loans to idle facilities.Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to require the Secretary to establish the High-Performance Building Block Grant Program to provide grants to assist eligible entities in implementing large-scale, multi-building projects to improve and provide high-performance building, green building, and renewable energy services and financing to homeowners and small businesses. Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to include among national service programs eligible for assistance under the National and Community Service State Grant Program a Clean Energy Service Corps program in which participants: (1) promote clean energy technologies; or (2) enable communities and nonprofit organizations to assist businesses and households in matters relating to clean energy technologies and in becoming more energy efficient.Amends the Workforce Investment Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Secretary a specified amount of funding for the energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Energy | 2008-12-10 | infrastructure act requires secretary energy implement program provide loans manufacturers help finance cost reequipping expanding establishing manufacturing facility united_states produce clean technology products significant component parts products including wind turbines solar energy products fuel cells advanced batteries storage devices biomass engines geothermal equipment improving energy efficiency industrial processes manufacturers production products component parts retrofitting manufacturing facility applies loans facilities equipment placed service december costs incurred date act enactment december requires secretary priority facilities regions highest unemployment rates authorizes secretary provide awards loans idle facilities amends energy_independence_and_security_act require secretary establish provide grants assist eligible entities implementing large scale multi building projects improve provide high performance building green building renewable energy services financing homeowners small businesses amends national_and_community_service_act include national service programs eligible assistance program participants promote clean energy technologies enable communities nonprofit organizations assist businesses households matters relating clean energy technologies energy efficient amends workforce investment act require secretary treasury transfer secretary specified funding energy efficiency renewable energy worker training program |
111-HR-338 | Boy Scouts of America Land Transfer Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America (the Boy Scouts) to convey to Brian Head Resort certain public land in Utah acquired under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act for the purpose of operating a camp in exchange for conveyance by Brian Head Resort of certain of its private land to the Boy Scouts. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Public lands and natural resources | 2009-01-08 | authorizes boy_scouts_of_america convey certain public land utah acquired recreation_and_public_purposes_act purpose operating camp exchange conveyance certain private land |
111-HR-343 | Volunteer Firefighter Tax Relief Act of 2009- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow volunteer firefighters a tax deduction from gross income for personal safety clothing (including helmets and boots) used in performing fire fighting services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-01-08 | amends internal revenue code allow volunteer firefighters tax deduction gross income personal safety clothing including helmets boots performing fire fighting services |
111-HR-1047 | Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to authorize the Corporation for National and Community Service to award grants to public agencies or private nonprofit organizations experienced in administering service programs to provide Silver Scholarships to individuals who: (1) perform, over a 12-month period, at least 500 hours of volunteer service after attaining age 55; and (2) have received, during the five-year period preceding the award, fewer than two such scholarships. Allows the proration of such scholarships when an individual, due to compelling personal circumstances, cannot perform 500, but performs at least 250, hours of service within the 12-month period. Allows a scholarship recipient to designate another individual to use such scholarship. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2009-02-12 | amends national_and_community_service_act authorize corporation_for_national_and_community_service award grants public agencies private nonprofit organizations experienced administering service programs provide individuals perform month period hours volunteer service attaining age received year period preceding award fewer scholarships allows scholarships individual compelling personal circumstances perform performs hours service month period allows scholarship recipient designate individual use scholarship |
111-HR-1151 | Encore Service Act of 2009 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to make eligible for assistance under the National Service Trust program Encore Service programs that engage individuals age 50 or older in national service addressing specific community needs. Gives Encore Service participants age 50 or older five options for their term of service, ranging from full-time to minimum time. Makes such participants eligible for national service educational awards, which they may transfer to others for use within 20 years. Expresses the sense of Congress that, by 2018, 25% of National Service Trust program participants should be age 50 or older. Requires the Corporation for National and Community Service to identify and address the barriers to program participation by such individuals. Establishes Encore Fellowship programs providing Encore Fellowships to professionals age 50 or older who serve as full-time volunteers for nine months to one year with public or nonprofit organizations that address unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. Makes such Fellows ineligible for national service educational awards. Creates Silver Scholarship programs providing Silver Scholarships to individuals who, over a one-year period, complete: (1) at least 500 hours of volunteer service after attaining age 55; or (2) between 250 and 500 hours of such service and present compelling personal experiences. Allows such individuals to transfer their scholarships to others for use within 20 years. Directs the Corporation to specify the services that qualify volunteers for scholarships, including: (1) tutoring or mentoring in educational settings; and (2) assisting persons with special needs. Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to allow anyone age 55 or older (currently, 60 or older) whose income does not exceed 200% (currently, 125%) of the poverty level to volunteer under the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs that provide supportive services to persons with exceptional needs. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Senior Volunteer Corps, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2009-02-24 | encore service act amends national_and_community_service_act eligible assistance programs engage individuals age older national service addressing specific community needs participants age older options term service ranging time minimum time makes participants eligible national service educational awards transfer use years expresses sense congress national_service_trust program participants age older requires corporation national community service identify address barriers program participation individuals fellowship programs providing encore_fellowships professionals age older serve time volunteers months year public nonprofit organizations address unmet human educational environmental public safety needs makes fellows ineligible national service educational awards programs providing individuals year period complete hours volunteer service attaining age hours service present compelling personal experiences allows individuals transfer scholarships use years directs corporation specify services qualify volunteers scholarships including tutoring mentoring educational settings assisting persons special needs amends domestic_volunteer_service_act allow age older currently older income exceed currently poverty level volunteer programs provide supportive services persons exceptional needs reauthorizes appropriations national senior volunteer_corps including retired senior volunteer foster_grandparent senior companion programs |
111-HR-1363 | GothamCorps Authorization Act of 2009 - Establishes the GothamCorps program. Directs the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide, through such program, for the award of grants to certain units of local government to carry out volunteer projects. Requires local government units to provide each participant in a volunteer project with a scholarship equal to the cost of one year's tuition at a local public college. Authorizes grant funding from amounts made available in the National Service Trust. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2009-03-05 | establishes program directs corporation_for_national_and_community_service provide program award grants certain units local government carry volunteer projects requires local government units provide participant volunteer project scholarship equal cost year tuition local public college authorizes grant funding amounts available national_service_trust |
111-HR-1388 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 26, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2014. Title I: Amendments to National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Revises under the NCSA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service, also known as Learn and Serve programs; (2) National Service Trust programs, also known as AmeriCorps; (3) the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program; and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Subtitle A: Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions) - (Sec. 1101) Adds to NCSA purposes: (1) providing year-round opportunities in service-learning; (2) involving program participants in emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery; (3) increasing service opportunities for retiring professionals; (4) encouraging service by individuals age 55 or older and continued service by national service alumni; (5) focusing national service on the areas of national need such service has the capacity to address; (6) assisting social entrepreneurs and nonprofit community organizations in addressing national and local challenges; (7) leveraging federal investments to increase other public and private resources directed toward such challenges; (8) supporting institutions of higher education (IHEs) that engage students in service-learning; and (9) increasing veterans' participation in national service and assisting the families of veterans and military personnel. (Sec. 1102) Adds definitions of Alaska Native-serving institutions, approved silver scholar positions, approved summer of service positions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, authorizing committees, community-based entities, disadvantaged youth, Encore Service programs, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges or universities, medically underserved populations, Native American-serving, nontribal institutions, Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, predominantly Black Institutions, principles of scientific research, qualified organizations, scientifically valid research, territories, tribally controlled colleges or universities, and veterans. Subtitle B: Amendments to Subtitle B (Learn and Serve America) - (Sec. 1201) Revises the School-Based programs for elementary and secondary school students (part of the Learn and Serve programs) to eliminate the current competitive grant portion of such programs. Requires the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) to allocate appropriated funds to states, after reserving from 2% to 3% for Indian tribes and territories, pursuant to a formula that takes into account a state's share of school age youth and funds received under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Sets a minimum grant of $75,000 per state for School-Based programs when fiscal year appropriations for the School-Based programs exceed $50 million. Authorizes grants to be used for the development of civic engagement programs dealing with our nation's history and government. Limits the Corporation's share of costs for new School-Based programs at 80% for their first year, 65% for their second year, and 50% thereafter. Permits certain schools receiving funds under title I of the ESEA to use such funds to cover their share of program costs. Increases from 5% to 6% the limit on the use of program funds for administrative costs. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. (Sec. 1202) Revises the Higher Education Innovative programs (part of the Learn and Serve programs) that award grants to IHEs and partnerships of IHEs and nonprofit organizations for the provision of community service-learning opportunities to postsecondary school students. Allows the use of grant funds for the inclusion of service-learning as a key component not only of preservice teacher education, but also of education in other fields, such as medicine, criminal justice, or public policy. Directs the Corporation, to the extent practicable, to give special consideration to applications submitted by, or partnerships that include, IHEs serving primarily low-income populations, including Alaska Native-serving institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Native American-serving, nontribal institutions, Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, predominantly Black institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and community colleges serving predominantly minority populations. Requires that grantee IHEs meet the minimum requirement set by the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the participation of federal work-study students in community service activities. Establishes a Campuses of Service program under which the Corporation annually designates up to 25 IHEs, from among institutions nominated by state Commissions on National and Community Service (state Commissions), as recipients of funding to develop exemplary service-learning programs or disseminate them to other IHEs. (Sec. 1203) Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Community-Based Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing grants to states, nonprofit organizations, territories, Indian tribes, IHEs, elementary or secondary schools, and local educational agencies (LEAs) to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and secondary, college, and graduate students; and (2) research and evaluate service-learning. Includes among allowable grant activities: (1) integrating service-learning programs into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula; (2) service-learning programs focused on energy conservation, emergency and disaster preparedness, and improving access to computers and other emerging technologies; and (3) involving high school age youth in the mentoring of middle school students. Authorizes new Summer of Service programs under which students who will be entering grades 6 through 12 at the end of the summer and complete 100 hours of community-based service learning summer projects become eligible for an educational award of $500 from funds deposited in the National Service Trust. Permits the Corporation to increase the award to $750 for economically disadvantaged participants. Allows participants to earn a maximum of two summer of service educational awards. Authorizes new Youth Engagement Zone programs under which partnerships between community-based agencies and LEAs that serve a high number or percentage of disadvantaged students engage students and out-of-school youth in service-learning addressing specific community challenges. Authorizes new Semester of Service programs that allow secondary school students, including a large number or percentage of disadvantaged students, to earn academic credit for a semester of coordinated school-based or community-based service-learning that totals at least 70 hours and addresses specific community challenges. Requires participants to spend at least a third of such time participating in field-based activities. Gives funding priority to programs that: (1) involve students and community stakeholders in their design and implementation; (2) operate in low-income or rural communities; and (3) utilize adult volunteers, including retired or retiring adults. Directs the Corporation to contract for a 10-year longitudinal study into the effect Learn and Serve programs have on participants' academic performance and commitment to public service. Requires the results of such study to be reported to Congress and made available to the public. Subtitle C: Amendments to Subtitle C (National Service Trust Program) - (Sec. 1301) Revises the National Service Trust (AmeriCorps) program to: (1) include territories as eligible grant recipients; (2) prohibit the provision of grants to federal agencies; and (3) require grant recipients (other than fixed amount grant recipients) to report any non-Corporation federal funding for their program. Directs the Corporation to develop and, subject to the availability of appropriations, implement a plan to establish the number of approved national service positions as 88,000 for FY2010, and increase them to 115,000 for FY2011, 140,000 for FY2012, 170,000 for FY2013, 200,000 for FY2014, 210,000 for FY2015, 235,000 for FY2016, and 250,000 for FY2017. Requires such increases to be achieved through an appropriate balance of full- and part-time service positions. (Sec. 1302) Requires Americorps grant recipients and federal agencies operating or supporting national service programs to devote a portion of their funding to operating or supporting: (1) an Education Corps to address unmet educational needs; (2) a Healthy Futures Corps to address unmet health needs; (3) a Clean Energy Service Corps to address unmet environmental needs; (4) a Veterans Corps to address the unmet needs of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty; or (5) an Opportunity Corps to address the unmet needs of economically disadvantaged individuals. Sets forth authorized Americorps programs that include those that: (1) meet the development needs of rural communities; (2) engage citizens in public safety, health, and emergency preparedness services; (3) expand the number of mentors for disadvantaged and other youths; (4) provide life skills training, employment training, educational assistance, counseling, or a mentoring relationship with an adult volunteer to individuals who are mostly disadvantaged youth; and (5) reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth and adults. Authorizes AmeriCorps grantees to implement program models that include: (1) community corps programs that promote community unity through the use of organized teams that include participants with diverse backgrounds and abilities; (2) service programs that recruit individuals with special skills or provide participants with specialized preservice training; (3) campus based programs involving postsecondary school students; (4) professional corps programs that recruit professionals for service positions that include salaries that are covered by public or private employers and may exceed the maximum living allowance; (5) programs that give veterans opportunities to participate in service projects; and (6) programs carried out by intermediaries that build the capacity of local nonprofit and faith-based organizations to expand and enhance services. Requires AmeriCorps programs to meet or exceed specified performance indicators. Requires national service programs that provide tutoring to elementary and secondary school students to: (1) certify that tutors have obtained their high school diploma and successfully completed pre- and in-service tutor training; and (2) offer high quality curricula that meet state academic content standards. Requires national service programs that promote citizenship and civic engagement to meet guidelines, to be established by the Corporation, that are consistent with the principles on which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' citizenship programs are based. (Sec. 1303) Allows the Corporation to approve programs carried out by territories as national service programs that include education awards. (Sec. 1305) Increases the minimum and maximum grant the Corporation may make to states to operate state Commissions. Requires states to match such grants at least dollar-for-dollar, though the Corporation may allow certain alternative matches where a state demonstrates hardship or a new state Commission. Requires challenge grants for national service programs to be completely matched by private funds for an initial three-year grant period and matched by private amounts that are twice the grant amount thereafter. Allows the Corporation to permit the use of state or local funds as matching funds if private funds are unavailable. (Sec. 1306) Requires 62.7% of the AmeriCorps funds allocated by the Corporation to be for competitive grants to states, national nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes, 35.3% for state formula grants, at least 1% for Indian tribes, and 1% for territories. Establishes a minimum state formula grant of $600,000 or 0.5% of the amount allocated for formula grants, whichever is greater. Directs the Corporation to make an effort to allocate at least 10% of the competitive grant funds available each fiscal year to Encore Service programs (authorized under section 1805 of this Act). Allows the Corporation to provide fixed-amount grants to national service programs. Requires such grants to be significantly less than the reasonable and necessary costs of administering the national service programs receiving them. (Sec. 1307) Establishes the Educational Awards Only program, as part of the AmeriCorps program, allowing the Corporation to provide operational support, in the form of fixed-amount grants, to programs that have approved national service positions but do not otherwise receive AmeriCorps funds. Limits operational support to $800 per program participant, or $1,000 per participant for programs serving at least 50% disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1308) Prohibits the Corporation from providing more than one national service grant for the same project, unless specifically authorized by law. (Sec. 1310) Prohibits the use of AmeriCorps positions for specified activities, including: (1) attempting to influence legislation; (2) engaging in protests, partisan political activities, or religious instruction; (3) assisting or deterring union organizing; (4) providing abortion services or referrals; or (5) conducting voter registration drives. Prohibits the provision of AmeriCorps assistance to any organization that has violated a federal criminal statute. Prohibits participants in approved national service positions from displacing employed workers or other volunteers. (Sec. 1311) Requires the Corporation to solicit and consider the views of state Commissions in making competitive AmeriCorps grants. (Sec. 1313) Requires the Corporation to place special emphasis on disadvantaged youth when selecting individuals to receive national service leadership training. (Sec. 1314) Allows individuals performing national service in disaster relief to continue to serve for 90 days after their term of service would otherwise end. (Sec. 1315) Reduces the national service living allowance by the amount of the federal work study award provided to individuals during their national service. Subtitle D: Amendments to Subtitle D (National Service Trust and Provision of National Service Educational Awards) - (Sec. 1401) Permits the Corporation to use National Service Trust funds to pay for the new Summer of Service and Silver Scholar educational awards authorized under subtitles B and H of this Act, respectively. (Sec. 1402) Prohibits individuals from receiving a national service educational award from the Trust if they complete less than 15% of their required term of service. Limits an individual's receipt of such awards to the aggregate value of two national service educational awards for full time service; but excludes Summer of Service educational awards from such calculation. Gives Summer of Service participants 10 years to use their educational awards for such service. Gives individuals to whom national service or silver scholar educational awards are transferred 10 years to use such awards (transferors have 7 years to use them). (Sec. 1403) Requires the Corporation, when making educational awards, to rely on certifications made by the entities that selected and supervised the individuals in the approved national service positions that such individuals have successfully completed their required term of service. (Sec. 1404) Sets the national service educational awards for full-time AmeriCorps, National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) participants at a level equal to the maximum Pell Grant that students may receive in the aggregate under the Higher Education Act of 1965. (Sec. 1405) Permits the use of such awards to cover education expenses other than attendance at institutions of higher education, including enrollment in an educational institution or training establishment approved for veterans' education and offering programs of education, apprenticeship, or on-job training. Allows the application of Summer of Service or Silver Scholar educational awards to the repayment of qualified student loans. Excludes an individual's veterans' education benefits from the calculation of a maximum national service, Summer of Service, or Silver Scholar educational award. Allows national service educational awards to be transferred to the children, foster children, or grandchildren of award recipients who were 55 or older when they began their term of service. Requires the Corporation to prevent waste, fraud, or abuse in connection with educational award transfers. Subtitle E: Amendments to Subtitle E (National Civilian Community Corps) - (Sec. 1502) Renames the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program as the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program. Permits the NCCC to operate nonresidential programs. (Sec. 1503) Makes individuals eligible for participation in the NCCC program, other than the summer program, if they will be at least 18 before the end of the calendar year in which they enroll, but are no more than 24 when they begin participating in the program. Requires the NCCC Director to take measures to increase the percentage of program participants who are disadvantaged youth toward 50% by 2012. (Sec. 1504) Requires, to the extent practicable, that at least 50% of the participants in the NCCC summer program are from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care. (Sec. 1505) Permits the Director to select Corps members with prior supervisory or service experience to be team leaders within NCCC units. Requires assignment of units to campuses, rather than camps, which shall be headed by campus directors, rather than camp superintendents. Requires campus locations to be cost-effective (as determined by a feasibility study), and distributed in a manner that allows Corps units to be easily deployed for disaster and emergency response. (Sec. 1506) Requires the Director to ensure, to the extent practicable, that each NCCC participant receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and other skills related to disaster preparedness and response. (Sec. 1507) Places a specific emphasis on NCCC projects that support infrastructure improvement, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Specifies additional federal agencies required to develop NCCC project proposals. (Sec. 1509) Makes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, rather than the NCCC Director, responsible for appointing a permanent cadre of NCCC supervisors and training instructors. Requires the CEO, in appointing members of the permanent cadre, to give consideration to retired and other former law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency personnel, and other individuals with backgrounds in disaster preparedness and recovery. Requires such cadre to receive training in working with disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1513) Expands the NCCC Advisory Board to include the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Secretary of Transportation, the Chief of the United States Forest Service, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Secretary of Energy. Includes among the Board's activities helping to coordinate activities with the Corps, including disaster response activities. (Sec. 1514) Requires the Corporation to periodically (currently, annually) evaluate NCCC programs and report its findings to Congress. Subtitle F: Amendments to Subtitle F (Administrative Provisions) - (Sec. 1603) Prohibits national service programs from existing solely to refer individuals to federal assistance programs or state assistance programs that receive federal funding. (Sec. 1604) Alters hearing and grievance procedures to: (1) allow the emergency suspension of national service assistance to grantees for up to three 30-day periods; and (2) require all grantees, not just states and localities, to establish grievance procedures. (Sec. 1605) Requires grantees that serve children to consult with parents when developing or operating their programs, and obtain written permission from parents when transporting minor children. (Sec. 1606) Adds to the duties of state Commissions in preparing national service plans for their states, to include such duties as developing measurable state goals and coordinating national service funding applications in the state. Requires states to develop comprehensive state service plans for service by adults who are age 55 or older. (Sec. 1607) Requires the Corporation to: (1) establish performance levels for national service grantees in consultation with such grantees; and (2) provide technical assistance to failing grantees who have received assistance for less than three years. Requires national service grantees to reach agreements with the Corporation on corrective action plans if they fail to achieve such levels. Provides for the reduction or termination of assistance to grantees who continue to fall short of performance standards after an agreed upon correction period. Allows the Corporation to reserve up to 1% of the total NCSA and DVSA program funds appropriated in a fiscal year for program accountability activities. (Sec. 1608) Directs the Corporation, in partnership with the National Conference on Citizenship, to select a set of civic health indicators to comprise a Civic Health Assessment that enables states and communities to assess their civic health. Requires such partnership to: (1) periodically evaluate and update the Assessment; (2) issue a detailed report, at least annually, analyzing the civic health indicators which, to the extent practicable, include data on different demographic groups; and (3) arrange for the research and tracking of domestic and international volunteering, and an independent evaluation of its impact. (Sec. 1611) Entitles the Inspector General of the Corporation to access to the records of national service program grantees that relate to such assistance. (Sec. 1612) Requires the Corporation to consolidate or modify national service application procedures and reporting requirements. Authorizes the Corporation to set sustainability goals for national service programs which are in writing and used to provide technical assistance to program sponsors in acquiring and leveraging nonfederal funds. Limits the Corporation's national service grants or agreements to three years, unless a different term is specifically authorized. Requires the Corporation, when weighing applications for assistance or approved national service positions, to consider the extent to which the applicant's proposal addresses community needs. Limits Corporation grants for national service programs to $18,000 per full-time national service position, with adjustments for inflation. Frees severely economically distressed communities from any requirement to provide matching funds for national service assistance they receive from the Corporation. Prohibits the Corporation from using NCSA funds to endorse any elementary or secondary school curriculum, and the federal government from requiring states to submit their academic content and achievement standards for federal approval in order to receive such funds. Requires entities that select individuals for national service positions to run criminal background checks on such individuals. Prohibits sex offenders, murderers, and those who make false statements in connection with such background checks from serving. Requires criminal background checks, beginning two years after this Act's enactment, to be conducted on all individuals working in national service positions with certain vulnerable populations. Directs the Attorney General to study and report to Congress on the feasibility, status, and effectiveness of criminal background check systems. Specifies that nonprofit organizations promoting competitive and noncompetitive sporting events for the disabled, such as the Special Olympics, are eligible for direct and indirect national service assistance. Subtitle G: Amendments to Subtitle G (Corporation for National and Community Service) - (Sec. 1701) Allows voting members of the Corporation's Board of Directors whose term expires to continue serving until their successor takes office, but no longer than one year after their term expires. (Sec. 1702) States that it is the Board's responsibility to set overall policy for the Corporation. Requires the Board to review the CEO's budget proposal in advance of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and review the CEO's performance annually. (Sec. 1703) Increases the compensation of the Corporation's CEO by 3%. (Sec. 1704) Requires the Corporation's CEO to: (1) submit a plan to the Board for reaching the goal of 50% full-time approved national service positions by 2012; (2) bolster public awareness of, and recruitment efforts for, the wide range of service opportunities for all citizens; (3) identify and implement recruitment methods that increase the diversity of national service participants and program sponsors; (4) identify and implement recruitment strategies and training programs for bilingual volunteers in the DVSA's National Senior Service Corps; and (5) obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in evaluating applications to the Corporation for assistance. Allows the CEO to solicit funds to support outreach and recruitment efforts. (Sec. 1705) Gives the CEO authority to appoint and determine the compensation of the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer. (Sec. 1706) Allows the Corporation to enter into personal services contracts for national service research, evaluation, and public awareness activities. (Sec. 1707) Allows the Corporation to solicit and accept the donation of services from individuals or organizations. (Sec. 1708) Allows the CEO to assign programmatic functions to state Commissions in order to increase the efficiency or oversight of a national service program. (Sec. 1709) Directs the Corporation to study and report to Congress on the involvement of veterans in national service programs. (Sec. 1710) Requires the Corporation to study national service programs for displaced workers to identify how existing programs could better serve such workers and communities that have been adversely affected by plant closings and job losses, and then implement a pilot program based on the study's findings. (Sec. 1711) Directs the Corporation to study the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing a data matching system to verify an individual's claim to be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien, and thus eligible for a national service educational award, by using information in the possession of other federal agencies. Authorizes the Corporation to implement a pilot data matching program based on the study's findings. (Sec. 1712) Requires the Comptroller General to: (1) develop performance measures for each program receiving federal assistance under the NCSA and DVSA programs; and (2) report to Congress and the Corporation's Board of Directors, within two years of developing such measures and then every five years, on each program's performance against such measures. (Sec. 1713) Directs the Corporation to study and report to Congress on the development of a Volunteer Management Corps program giving managers the opportunity to contribute their talents to their communities and country. Subtitle H: Amendments to Subtitle H (Investment for Quality and Innovation) - (Sec. 1802) Redesignates National Youth Service Day as Global Youth Service Day and designates April 24, 2009, and April 23, 2010, as Global Youth Service Days. Requires the Corporation to conduct a nationwide Call To Service campaign to encourage everyone to perform public service in the nonprofit sector or government, or by volunteering. Authorizes the Corporation to undertake appropriate ceremonies and activities to observe September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. (Sec. 1803) Repeals the Military Installation Conversion Demonstration programs and the Special Demonstration Project in Alaska. (Sec. 1805) Establishes a ServeAmerica Fellowships program which directs the Corporation to provide formula grants to states that enable them to award fellowships to individuals they have chosen to participate in service projects, run by nonprofit organizations, which address certain areas of national need. Includes as ServeAmerica areas of national need: (1) the education of economically disadvantaged students; (2) access to health care; (3) energy efficiency and natural resource conservation; (4) economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals; and (5) disaster preparedness and response. Requires the number of ServeAmerica positions to increase from 500 for FY2010 to 1,500 for FY2014. Makes ServeAmerica Fellows eligible for national service educational awards. Authorizes the Corporation to award fixed-amount grants to community-based nonprofit entities to carry out a Silver Scholarship Grant Program which provides $1,000 scholarships to individuals age 55 or older who complete at least 350 hours of service in a year in an area of national need. Establishes an Encore Fellowships program providing one-year fellowships to individuals age 55 or older who are placed with nonprofit organizations to serve in areas of national need and receive training to transition to public service employment in the nonprofit sector or government. Provides matching grants to the nonprofit organizations with which Encore Fellows are placed. Requires the Corporation to conduct an independent evaluation of the Silver Scholarship and Encore Fellowships programs and widely disseminate the results to the service community. (Sec. 1806) Establishes a National Service Reserve Corps of individuals who have completed a term of national service or are veterans and are interested in being deployed, for 30-day periods, in response to national disasters and emergencies. Requires the Corporation to develop or contract for the development of a database of all National Service Reserve Corps members and all nonprofit organizations designated to participate in the program. (Sec. 1807) Directs the Corporation to establish a Social Innovation Funds grant program awarding competitive, renewable, five-year, matching grants to existing grantmaking institutions or partnerships between such institutions and state or local governments which will use the grants to provide competitive, three-to-five year, matching subgrants to community organizations for use in supporting new initiatives or replicating or expanding proven initiatives in low-income communities. Requires Fund grantees to be focused on improving measurable outcomes relating to: (1) the education of disadvantaged students; (2) child and youth development; (3) economic opportunity for the disadvantaged; (4) health; (5) resource conservation and environmental quality; (6) energy efficiency; (7) civic engagement; or (8) crime reduction. Authorizes the Corporation to reserve program funds for: (1) direct grants to community organizations serving low-income communities or addressing one of the issue areas listed above in geographical areas that have the highest need in such area; and (2) researching and evaluating the use of program funds. (Sec. 1808) Replaces the current Clearinghouse program with one that requires the Corporation to provide assistance to entities for the establishment of one or more clearinghouses providing information, research, and training services designed to enhance service-learning and national service programs. Creates a Volunteer Generation Fund program authorizing the Corporation to award matching grants to states and nonprofit organizations to develop and carry out volunteer programs or make subgrants to support and create new local community-based entities that recruit, manage, or support volunteers. Requires one-half of such grant funds to be awarded on a competitive basis and the remainder to be allotted to states pursuant to a formula. Reduces the Corporation's maximum share of the cost of programs receiving assistance from 80% for the first year of such assistance to 50% for the fourth year and each year thereafter. (Sec. 1809) Establishes a Nonprofit Capacity Building program requiring the Corporation to award matching grants to intermediary nonprofit organizations for the delivery of organizational development assistance, including training on best practices, financial planning, grant writing, and compliance with the applicable tax laws, to small and midsize nonprofit organizations, especially those facing resource hardship challenges. Directs the Corporation, to the extent practicable, to award such a grant to an intermediary nonprofit organization in each state. Requires each grant to be at least $200,000. Requires grantees to raise their share of the costs of providing such assistance through contributions from third parties, except where the grantee is a private foundation or specified charity. Reserves for such program, from the amounts authorized for financial assistance under subtitle H of the Act, $5 million for each of FY2010-FY2014. Subtitle I: Training and Technical Assistance - (Sec. 1821) Creates a new subtitle of the NCSA, consolidating training and technical assistance provisions of the NCSA and DVSA that require the Corporation to provide such assistance to NCSA and DVSA programs. Gives priority to programs where services are needed most, that focus on service opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas, or that seek a service component combining students, out-of-school youth, and older adults as participants providing community services. Subtitle J: Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation) - (Sec. 1831) Eliminates federal funding for the Points of Light Foundation. Subtitle K: Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations) - (Sec. 1841) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014. Reserves up to 2.5% of certain appropriations under the NCSA and the DVSA for: (1) School-Based service-learning improvement initiatives with the Secretary of Education; (2) Civic Health Assessment activities; and (3) training and technical assistance. Title II: Amendments to the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 - Revises under DVSA: (1) the VISTA program; and (2) the National Senior Volunteer Corps (Senior Corps), including the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent program, and the Senior Companion program. Subtitle A: National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs - Chapter 1: Volunteers in Service to America - (Sec. 2102) Amends the VISTA program under part A of title I of the DVSA to include the Northern Mariana Islands as a recipient of program services. Adds to the work to which VISTA volunteers may be assigned: (1) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (2) addressing mental illness; (3) assisting with the reintegration of formerly incarcerated youth and adults into society; (4) financial literacy and planning programs in low-income communities; (5) before- and after-school programs serving children in low-income communities; (6) community economic development initiatives; (7) assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining access to support services; and (8) health and wellness services to low-income and underserved communities. Authorizes public or nonprofit organizations to pay all or a portion of the costs of supporting the service of VISTA volunteers. (Sec. 2103) Establishes a minimum monthly stipend for VISTA volunteers of $125 and a maximum monthly stipend of $150, subject to the availability of funds. Allows the Director to provide a stipend of $250 per month for volunteer leaders. (Sec. 2104) Eliminates the VISTA Literacy Corps program. Chapter 2: University Year for VISTA - (Sec. 2121) Eliminates the University Year for VISTA program. Chapter 3: Special Volunteer Programs - (Sec. 2132) Eliminates the Literacy Challenge Grants program. Subtitle B: National Senior Service Corps - (Sec. 2141) Amends title II of the DVSA to rename the National Senior Volunteer Corps program the National Senior Service Corps (NSSC) program. (Sec. 2143) Amends the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP) to eliminate the priority given to RSVP participation by volunteers who are 60 or older. Requires RSVP programs to be designed and implemented with the advice of experts in the field of service being offered, as well as with those who have expertise in the management of volunteers and the needs of older individuals. Requires RSVP grants, beginning in FY2013, to be awarded for three-year terms through a competitive process, with an option for a three-year grant renewal if the grantee meets certain performance criteria. Subjects each RSVP grant expiring in FY2011-FY2013 to an evaluation process requiring its recipient to meet such performance criteria before the grant may be renewed. Requires that training, technical assistance, and an online resource guide be made available to help grantees meet performance criteria. (Sec. 2144) Amends the Foster Grandparent program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. Authorizes providers to determine whether it is in the best interest of a disabled child and foster grandparent to continue their relationship after the child reaches age 21. Requires foster grandparent replacements to be determined through the mutual agreement of all parties providing services to the child. Increases the minimum stipend provided to low-income foster grandparents to $3 an hour. Redefines low-income foster grandparents as those whose income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level. Loosens restrictions on Foster Grandparent program participation by volunteers who are not low-income persons. (Sec. 2145) Amends the Senior Companion program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. (Sec. 2146) Requires the provision of at least 25% of the funds for RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs of national significance, to the maximum extent practicable, to new program sponsors or to sponsors from areas where no RSVP, Foster Grandparent, or Senior Companion programs are in effect. Alters the list of RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs of national significance. Adds to such list programs that support: (1) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (2) mentoring for low-income youth; (3) energy conservation and environmental protection; and (4) crime prevention activities directed toward low-income or formerly incarcerated youth. Allows NSSC programs to accept donations. Subtitle C: Administration and Coordination - (Sec. 2151) Prohibits volunteer activities under the DVSA from displacing volunteers who are not participants under the national service laws. (Sec. 2154) Includes the Northern Mariana Islands in DVSA programs. Subtitle D: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 2161) Authorizes: (1) $100 million for the VISTA program for FY2010; (2) $70 million for the RSVP for FY2010; (3) $115 million for the Foster Grandparent Program for FY2010; and (4) $55 million for the Senior Companion program for FY2010. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary for these programs and activities for FY2011-FY2014. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary for the Special Volunteer (under part C of title I of the DVSA) and NSSC demonstration programs for FY2010-FY2014. Reauthorizes appropriations for the administration and evaluation of DVSA programs through FY2014. Title III: Technical Amendments to Tables of Contents - (Sec. 3101) Makes technical amendments to the tables of contents of the NCSA and the DVSA. Title IV: Amendments to Other Laws - (Sec. 4101) Makes a technical amendment to the Inspector General Act of 1978. Title V: Volunteers for Prosperity Program - (Sec. 5103) Requires the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity (VfP) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a VfPServe program providing skilled professionals with fixed-amount stipends to offset their costs of volunteering abroad to address specified VfP objectives aimed at ameliorating living conditions in developing countries. Lists those objectives as: (1) eliminating extreme poverty; (2) reducing world hunger and malnutrition; (3) increasing access to safe potable water; (4) enacting universal education; (5) reducing child mortality and childhood diseases; (6) combating the spread of preventable diseases; (7) providing educational and work skill support for girls and empowering women to achieve independence; (8) creating sustainable business and entrepreneurial opportunities; and (9) increasing access to information technology. Requires the sponsors of VfP volunteers to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for their VfP grant. Authorizes appropriations for the VfP program for FY2010-FY2014. Title VI: Effective Date - (Sec. 6101) Makes this Act effective on October 1, 2009. (Sec. 6102) Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should preserve the income tax deduction for charitable contributions and look for additional ways to encourage charitable giving. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2009-03-09 | measure amended passed senate march summary version repeated serve america act amends national_and_community_service_act domestic_volunteer_service_act dvsa revise programs reauthorize appropriations fy2014 title amendments national_and_community_service_act revises programs known learn serve programs national_service_trust programs known americorps program investment quality innovation program subtitle amendments subtitle general_provisions sec adds purposes providing year round opportunities service learning involving program participants emergency disaster preparedness relief recovery increasing service opportunities retiring professionals encouraging service individuals age older continued service national service alumni focusing national service areas national need service capacity address assisting social entrepreneurs nonprofit community organizations addressing national local challenges leveraging federal investments increase public private resources directed challenges supporting institutions higher education ihes engage students service learning increasing veterans participation national service assisting families veterans military personnel sec adds definitions alaska_native serving institutions approved silver scholar positions approved summer service positions asian american native american pacific islander serving institutions authorizing committees community based entities disadvantaged youth programs hispanic serving institutions historically black colleges universities medically underserved populations native american serving nontribal institutions native hawaiian serving institutions predominantly principles scientific research qualified organizations scientifically valid research territories tribally controlled colleges universities veterans subtitle amendments subtitle sec revises school based programs elementary secondary school students learn serve programs eliminate current competitive grant portion programs requires corporation national community service corporation allocate appropriated funds states reserving indian tribes territories pursuant formula takes account state share school age youth funds received title elementary secondary education act esea sets minimum grant state programs fiscal year appropriations programs exceed million authorizes grants development civic engagement programs dealing nation history government limits corporation share costs new programs year second year permits certain schools receiving funds title esea use funds cover share program costs increases limit use program funds administrative costs eliminates current serve programs sec revises higher education innovative programs learn serve programs award grants ihes partnerships ihes nonprofit organizations provision community service learning opportunities postsecondary school students allows use grant funds inclusion service learning key component preservice teacher education education fields medicine criminal justice public policy directs corporation extent practicable special consideration applications submitted partnerships include ihes serving primarily low income populations including alaska_native serving institutions asian american native american pacific islander serving institutions hispanic serving institutions historically black colleges universities native american serving nontribal institutions native hawaiian serving institutions predominantly black institutions tribally controlled colleges universities community colleges serving predominantly minority populations requires grantee ihes meet minimum requirement set higher education act participation federal work study students community service activities establishes program corporation annually designates ihes institutions nominated state state commissions recipients funding develop exemplary service learning programs disseminate ihes sec establishes new learn serve program providing grants states nonprofit organizations territories indian tribes ihes elementary secondary schools local educational agencies leas provide community service learning opportunities elementary secondary college graduate students research evaluate service learning includes allowable grant activities integrating service learning programs science technology engineering mathematics stem curricula service learning programs focused energy conservation emergency disaster preparedness improving access computers emerging technologies involving high school age youth mentoring middle school students authorizes new summer_of_service programs students entering grades end summer complete hours community based service learning summer projects eligible educational award funds deposited national_service_trust permits corporation increase award economically disadvantaged participants allows participants earn maximum summer service educational awards authorizes new youth engagement zone programs partnerships community based agencies leas serve high number percentage disadvantaged students engage students school youth service learning addressing specific community challenges authorizes new programs allow secondary school students including large number percentage disadvantaged students earn academic credit semester coordinated school based community based service learning totals hours addresses specific community challenges requires participants spend time participating field based activities gives funding priority programs involve students community stakeholders design implementation operate low income rural communities utilize adult volunteers including retired retiring adults directs corporation contract year longitudinal study effect learn serve programs participants academic performance commitment public service requires results study reported congress available public subtitle amendments subtitle sec revises national_service_trust americorps program include territories eligible grant recipients prohibit provision grants federal agencies require grant recipients fixed grant recipients report federal funding program directs corporation develop subject availability appropriations implement plan establish number approved national service positions fy2010 increase fy2011 fy2012 fy2013 fy2014 fy2015 fy2016 fy2017 requires increases achieved appropriate balance time service positions sec grant recipients federal agencies operating supporting national service programs portion funding operating supporting address unmet educational needs address unmet health needs address unmet environmental needs address unmet needs veterans members armed_forces active duty address unmet needs economically disadvantaged individuals sets forth authorized americorps programs include meet development needs rural communities engage citizens public safety health emergency preparedness services expand number mentors disadvantaged youths provide life skills training employment training educational assistance counseling mentoring relationship adult volunteer individuals disadvantaged youth reduce recidivism engaging court involved youth adults authorizes americorps grantees implement program models include community corps programs promote community unity use organized teams include participants diverse backgrounds abilities service programs recruit individuals special skills provide participants specialized preservice training campus based programs involving postsecondary school students professional corps programs recruit professionals service positions include salaries covered public private employers exceed maximum living allowance programs veterans opportunities participate service projects programs carried intermediaries build capacity local nonprofit faith based organizations expand enhance services requires americorps programs meet exceed specified performance indicators requires national service programs provide tutoring elementary secondary school students certify obtained high school diploma successfully completed pre- service training offer high quality curricula meet state academic content standards requires national service programs promote citizenship civic engagement meet guidelines established corporation consistent principles citizenship programs based sec allows corporation approve programs carried territories national service programs include education awards sec increases minimum maximum grant corporation states operate state commissions requires states match grants dollar dollar corporation allow certain alternative matches state demonstrates hardship new state commission requires challenge grants national service programs completely matched private funds initial year grant period matched private amounts twice grant allows corporation permit use state local funds matching funds private funds unavailable sec requires americorps funds allocated corporation competitive grants states national nonprofit organizations indian tribes state formula grants indian tribes territories establishes minimum state formula grant allocated formula grants whichever greater directs corporation effort allocate competitive grant funds available fiscal year programs authorized section act allows corporation provide fixed grants national service programs requires grants significantly reasonable necessary costs administering national service programs receiving sec establishes educational awards program americorps program allowing corporation provide operational support form fixed grants programs approved national service positions receive americorps funds limits operational support program participant participant programs serving disadvantaged youth sec prohibits corporation providing national service grant project specifically authorized law sec prohibits use americorps positions specified activities including attempting influence legislation engaging protests partisan political activities religious instruction assisting deterring union organizing providing abortion services referrals conducting voter registration drives prohibits provision americorps assistance organization violated federal criminal statute prohibits participants approved national service positions displacing employed workers volunteers sec requires corporation solicit consider views state commissions making competitive americorps grants sec requires corporation place special emphasis disadvantaged youth selecting individuals receive national service leadership training sec allows individuals performing national service disaster relief continue serve days term service end sec reduces national service living allowance federal work study award provided individuals national service subtitle amendments subtitle national_service_trust sec permits corporation use national_service_trust funds pay new summer_of_service educational awards authorized subtitles act respectively sec prohibits individuals receiving national service educational award trust complete required term service limits individual receipt awards aggregate value national service educational awards time service excludes summer_of_service educational awards calculation participants years use educational awards service gives individuals national service silver scholar educational awards transferred years use awards transferors years use sec requires corporation making educational awards rely certifications entities selected supervised individuals approved national service positions individuals successfully completed required term service sec sets national service educational awards time americorps national_civilian_community_corps nccc volunteers service america vista participants level equal maximum pell_grant students receive aggregate higher education act sec permits use awards cover education expenses attendance institutions higher education including enrollment educational institution training establishment approved veterans education offering programs education apprenticeship job training allows application summer_of_service educational awards repayment qualified student loans excludes individual veterans education benefits calculation maximum national service summer_of_service educational award allows national service educational awards transferred children foster children grandchildren award recipients older began term service requires corporation prevent waste fraud abuse connection educational award transfers subtitle amendments subtitle national_civilian_community_corps sec renames program national_civilian_community_corps nccc program permits nccc operate nonresidential programs sec makes individuals eligible participation nccc program summer program end calendar year enroll begin participating program requires nccc director measures increase percentage program participants disadvantaged youth sec requires extent practicable participants nccc summer program economically ethnically diverse backgrounds including youth foster care sec permits director select corps members prior supervisory service experience team leaders nccc units requires assignment units campuses camps shall headed campus directors camp superintendents requires campus locations cost effective determined feasibility study distributed manner allows corps units easily deployed disaster emergency response sec requires director ensure extent practicable nccc participant receives training cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr aid skills related disaster preparedness response sec places specific emphasis nccc projects support infrastructure improvement energy conservation urban rural development specifies additional federal agencies required develop nccc project proposals sec makes chief executive officer ceo corporation nccc director responsible appointing permanent cadre nccc supervisors training instructors requires ceo appointing members permanent cadre consideration retired law enforcement fire rescue emergency personnel individuals backgrounds disaster preparedness recovery requires cadre receive training working disadvantaged youth sec expands include administrator federal_emergency_management_agency fema secretary transportation chief united_states_forest_service administrator environmental_protection_agency epa secretary energy includes board activities helping coordinate activities corps including disaster response activities sec requires corporation periodically currently annually evaluate nccc programs report findings congress subtitle amendments subtitle administrative provisions sec prohibits national service programs existing solely refer individuals federal assistance programs state assistance programs receive federal funding sec alters hearing grievance procedures allow emergency suspension national service assistance grantees day periods require grantees states localities establish grievance procedures sec requires grantees serve children consult parents developing operating programs obtain written permission parents transporting minor children sec adds duties state commissions preparing national service plans states include duties developing measurable state goals coordinating national service funding applications state requires states develop comprehensive state service plans service adults age older sec requires corporation establish performance levels national service grantees consultation grantees provide technical assistance failing grantees received assistance years requires national service grantees reach agreements corporation corrective action plans fail achieve levels provides reduction termination assistance grantees continue fall short performance standards agreed correction period allows corporation reserve total dvsa program funds appropriated fiscal year program accountability activities sec directs corporation partnership select set civic health indicators comprise civic health assessment enables states communities assess civic health requires partnership periodically evaluate update assessment issue detailed report annually analyzing civic health indicators extent practicable include data different demographic groups arrange research tracking domestic international volunteering independent evaluation impact sec entitles inspector general corporation access records national service program grantees relate assistance sec requires corporation consolidate modify national service application procedures reporting requirements authorizes corporation set sustainability goals national service programs writing provide technical assistance program sponsors acquiring leveraging nonfederal funds limits corporation national service grants agreements years different term specifically authorized requires corporation weighing applications assistance approved national service positions consider extent applicant proposal addresses community needs grants national service programs time national service position adjustments inflation severely economically distressed communities requirement provide matching funds national service assistance receive corporation prohibits corporation funds endorse elementary secondary school curriculum federal government requiring states submit academic content achievement standards federal approval order receive funds requires entities select individuals national service positions run criminal background checks individuals prohibits sex offenders false statements connection background checks serving requires criminal background checks beginning years act enactment conducted individuals working national service positions certain vulnerable populations directs attorney general study report congress feasibility status effectiveness criminal background check systems specifies nonprofit organizations promoting competitive noncompetitive sporting events disabled special olympics eligible direct indirect national service assistance subtitle amendments sec allows voting members term expires continue serving successor takes office longer year term expires sec states board responsibility set overall policy corporation requires board review ceo budget proposal advance submission office_of_management_and_budget omb review ceo performance annually sec increases compensation corporation ceo sec requires corporation ceo submit plan board reaching goal time approved national service positions bolster public awareness recruitment efforts wide range service opportunities citizens identify implement recruitment methods increase diversity national service participants program sponsors identify implement recruitment strategies training programs bilingual volunteers dvsa obtain opinions peer reviewers evaluating applications corporation assistance allows ceo solicit funds support outreach recruitment efforts sec gives ceo authority appoint determine compensation corporation chief financial officer sec allows corporation enter personal services contracts national service research evaluation public awareness activities sec allows corporation solicit accept donation services individuals organizations sec allows ceo assign programmatic functions state commissions order increase efficiency oversight national service program sec directs corporation study report congress involvement veterans national service programs sec requires corporation study national service programs displaced workers identify existing programs better serve workers communities adversely affected plant closings job losses implement pilot program based study findings sec directs corporation study feasibility effectiveness implementing data matching system verify individual claim citizen national lawful permanent resident alien eligible national service educational award information possession federal agencies authorizes corporation implement pilot data matching program based study findings sec requires comptroller general develop performance measures program receiving federal assistance dvsa programs report congress corporation board_of_directors years developing measures years program performance measures sec directs corporation study report congress development program giving managers opportunity contribute talents communities country subtitle amendments subtitle investment quality innovation sec designates april april requires corporation conduct nationwide service campaign encourage perform public service nonprofit sector government volunteering authorizes corporation undertake appropriate ceremonies activities observe september national day service sec repeals military installation conversion demonstration programs alaska sec establishes program directs corporation provide formula grants states enable award fellowships individuals chosen participate service projects run nonprofit organizations address certain areas national need includes areas national need education economically disadvantaged students access health care energy efficiency natural resource conservation economic opportunities economically disadvantaged individuals disaster preparedness response requires number positions increase fy2010 fy2014 makes fellows eligible national service educational awards authorizes corporation award fixed grants community based nonprofit entities carry silver scholarship grant program provides scholarships individuals age older complete hours service year area national need establishes encore_fellowships program providing year fellowships individuals age older placed nonprofit organizations serve areas national need receive training transition public service employment nonprofit sector government provides matching grants nonprofit organizations placed requires corporation conduct independent evaluation encore_fellowships programs widely disseminate results service community sec individuals completed term national service veterans interested deployed day periods response national disasters emergencies requires corporation develop contract development database members nonprofit organizations designated participate program sec directs corporation establish grant program awarding competitive renewable year matching grants existing institutions partnerships institutions state local governments use grants provide competitive year matching subgrants community organizations use supporting new initiatives replicating expanding proven initiatives low income communities requires fund grantees focused improving measurable outcomes relating education disadvantaged students child youth development economic opportunity disadvantaged health resource conservation environmental quality energy efficiency civic engagement crime reduction authorizes corporation reserve program funds direct grants community organizations serving low income communities addressing issue areas listed geographical areas highest need area researching evaluating use program funds sec replaces current clearinghouse program requires corporation provide assistance entities establishment clearinghouses providing information research training services designed enhance service learning national service programs creates volunteer generation fund program authorizing corporation award matching grants states nonprofit organizations develop carry volunteer programs subgrants support create new local community based entities recruit manage support volunteers requires half grant funds awarded competitive basis remainder allotted states pursuant formula reduces corporation maximum share cost programs receiving assistance year assistance fourth year year sec establishes program requiring corporation award matching grants intermediary nonprofit organizations delivery organizational development assistance including training best practices financial planning grant writing compliance applicable tax laws small nonprofit organizations especially facing resource hardship challenges directs corporation extent practicable award grant intermediary nonprofit organization state requires grant requires grantees raise share costs providing assistance contributions parties grantee private foundation specified charity reserves program amounts authorized financial assistance subtitle act million fy2010 fy2014 subtitle training technical assistance sec creates new subtitle consolidating training technical assistance provisions dvsa require corporation provide assistance dvsa programs gives priority programs services needed focus service opportunities underserved rural urban areas seek service component combining students school youth older adults participants providing community services subtitle repeal title iii points light foundation sec eliminates federal funding amendments title authorization appropriations sec authorizes appropriations fy2010 fy2014 reserves certain appropriations dvsa school based service learning improvement initiatives secretary education civic health assessment activities training technical assistance title amendments domestic volunteer service act revises dvsa vista program national senior volunteer corps senior corps including retired senior volunteer program foster_grandparent program senior companion program subtitle national volunteer programs chapter volunteers service america sec amends vista program title dvsa include northern_mariana islands recipient program services adds work vista volunteers assigned drug abuse rehabilitation treatment addressing mental illness assisting reintegration incarcerated youth adults society financial literacy planning programs low income communities before- school programs serving children low income communities community economic development initiatives assistance veterans families obtaining access support services health wellness services low income underserved communities authorizes public nonprofit organizations pay portion costs supporting service vista volunteers sec establishes minimum monthly stipend vista volunteers maximum monthly stipend subject availability funds allows director provide stipend month volunteer leaders sec eliminates program chapter university year vista sec eliminates university year vista program chapter special sec program subtitle sec amends title dvsa rename national senior volunteer_corps program program sec amends retired senior volunteer program eliminate priority given participation volunteers older requires programs designed implemented advice experts field service offered expertise management volunteers needs older individuals grants beginning fy2013 awarded year terms competitive process option year grant renewal grantee meets certain performance criteria subjects grant expiring fy2011 fy2013 evaluation process requiring recipient meet performance criteria grant renewed requires training technical assistance online resource guide available help grantees meet performance criteria sec amends foster grandparent program lower minimum age program volunteers authorizes providers determine best interest disabled child foster grandparent continue relationship child reaches age requires foster grandparent replacements determined mutual agreement parties providing services child increases minimum stipend provided low income foster grandparents hour redefines low income foster grandparents income exceed poverty level restrictions foster_grandparent program participation volunteers low income persons sec amends senior companion program lower minimum age program volunteers sec requires provision funds foster_grandparent senior companion programs national significance maximum extent practicable new program sponsors sponsors areas foster_grandparent senior companion programs effect alters list foster_grandparent senior companion programs national significance adds list programs support drug abuse rehabilitation treatment mentoring low income youth energy conservation environmental protection crime prevention activities directed low income incarcerated youth allows programs accept donations subtitle administration coordination sec prohibits volunteer activities dvsa displacing volunteers participants national service laws sec includes northern_mariana_islands dvsa programs subtitle authorization appropriations sec authorizes million vista program fy2010 million fy2010 million fy2010 million senior companion program fy2010 authorizes sums necessary programs activities fy2011 fy2014 authorizes sums necessary special volunteer title dvsa demonstration programs fy2010 fy2014 reauthorizes appropriations administration evaluation dvsa programs fy2014 title iii technical amendments tables contents sec makes technical amendments tables contents dvsa title amendments laws sec makes technical amendment inspector general act title volunteers prosperity program sec requires united_states_agency international_development usaid implement program providing skilled professionals fixed stipends offset costs volunteering abroad address specified objectives aimed living conditions developing countries lists objectives eliminating extreme poverty reducing world hunger malnutrition increasing access safe potable water enacting universal education reducing child mortality childhood diseases combating spread preventable diseases providing educational work skill support girls empowering women achieve independence creating sustainable business entrepreneurial opportunities increasing access information technology requires sponsors volunteers provide dollar dollar match grant authorizes appropriations program fy2010 fy2014 title effective date sec makes act effective october sec expresses sense senate congress preserve income tax deduction charitable contributions look additional ways encourage charitable giving |
111-HR-1403 | School Food Recovery Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food under such program to tax-exempt food banks or charitable organizations in their localities. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2009-03-09 | school food recovery act amends national school lunch act require schools participating school lunch program donate excess food program tax exempt food banks charitable organizations localities |
111-HR-1792 | Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow sponsors of certain deferred compensation plans to elect to include length of service award plans for bona fide volunteers providing firefighting and fire prevention services, emergency medical services, ambulance services, and emergency rescue services. Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue regulations exempting a length of service award program from treatment as an employee pension benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-03-30 | volunteer_emergency_services_recruitment retention act amends internal revenue code allow sponsors certain deferred compensation plans elect include length service award plans bona fide volunteers providing firefighting fire prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services emergency rescue services directs secretary labor issue regulations exempting length service award program treatment employee pension benefit plan employee retirement income security act erisa |
111-HR-1824 | Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to, or enter into agreements with, Best Buddies (a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual disabilities mesh with mainstream society) to promote the expansion of its programs. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for the direct treatment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. (Sec. 4) Requires Best Buddies' application for a grant or agreement to include specific measurable goals and objectives to be achieved. Requires Best Buddies to report annually to Congress on the degree to which it is making progress toward such goals and objectives. (Sec. 5) Authorizes appropriations for such grants or agreements from FY2010-FY2014. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2009-03-31 | best empowerment people intellectual disabilities act sec authorizes secretary education award grants enter agreements best_buddies nonprofit organization dedicated helping people intellectual disabilities mesh mainstream society promote expansion programs prohibits use funds appropriated pursuant act direct treatment diseases medical conditions mental health conditions sec requires best application grant agreement include specific measurable goals objectives achieved requires best report annually congress degree making progress goals objectives sec authorizes appropriations grants agreements fy2010 fy2014 |
111-HR-2095 | Restitution for the Exonerated Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants and supplemental funds to nonprofit organizations to be used only to provide support services (e.g., employment training, health care services, and legal assistance) to exonerees. Prohibits services for exonerees who have not demonstrated financial need or for a period of more than 24 months. Defines "exoneree" as an individual who has been convicted of a crime carrying a prison sentence of one year or more, has served at least six months of such prison sentence, and has been determined to be factually innocent of the crime. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Crime and law enforcement | 2009-04-23 | restitution act authorizes attorney general award grants supplemental funds nonprofit organizations provide support services employment training health care services legal assistance prohibits services demonstrated financial need period months defines individual convicted crime carrying prison sentence year served months prison sentence determined factually innocent crime |
111-HR-2410 | Division A: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011- Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) to carry diplomatic and consular affairs, including: (1) worldwide security protection; (2) public diplomacy; (3) the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; (4) the Capital Investment Fund; (5) embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (6) educational and cultural exchange programs; (7) the Tibetan scholarship program; (8) the Ngawang Choepel exchange programs (formerly known as programs of educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the people of Tibet); (9) the Civilian Stabilization Initiative; (9) representation allowances; (10) protection of foreign missions and officials and related state and local government reimbursements; (11) emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service; (12) repatriation loans; (13) the American Institute in Taiwan; (14) Office of the Inspector General; (15) the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction; and (16) the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. (Sec. 102) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) contributions to international organizations; (2) contributions for international peacekeeping activities; and (3) foreign currency exchange rates. (Sec. 103) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico; (2) the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada; (3) the International Joint Commission; and (4) the International Fisheries Commission. (Sec. 104) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) migration and refugee assistance; and (2) refugee resettlement in Israel. (Sec. 105) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for: (1) the Asia Foundation; (2) the National Endowment for Democracy; and (3) the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West. Title II: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Subtitle A: Basic Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 201) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to credit to the International Litigation Fund proceedings- or claims-related funds received by the Department as a result of a decision of an international tribunal, from another U.S. agency, or pursuant to the Department of State Appropriations Act of 1937. (Sec. 202) Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to transfer statutory responsibility for performing actuarial duties related to the Department's retirement systems from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of State (Secretary). (Sec. 203) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize Department and Foreign Service special agents to investigate: (1) illegal passport or visa issuance or use; (2) Department-related identity theft and document fraud; and (3) federal offenses committed in the special maritime and territorial jurisdictions (nonmilitary) of the United States. (Sec. 204) Authorizes the Secretary to waive recovery of repatriation loans if recovery would be against equity and good conscience or against the public interest. (Sec. 205) Revises provisions, under the Department of State rewards program, to permit the payment of a reward to an employee or entity of a foreign government in specified circumstances. Subtitle B: Public Diplomacy at the Department of State - (Sec. 211) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to give the Secretary the lead role in coordinating the interagency process in public diplomacy. Directs the Secretary to establish a working group of the heads of certain federal agencies and seek to convene such group quarterly. (Sec. 212) Authorizes the Secretary to establish in the Foreign Service a Public Diplomacy Reserve Corps of mid- and senior-level former Foreign Service officers and other individuals with private or public sector experience relevant to public diplomacy to serve for six months to two years abroad. (Sec. 213) Directs the Secretary to consider: (1) new partnership arrangements with local or regional entities in foreign countries that can operate freestanding American Centers; and (2) after taking into account security needs, placing U.S. public diplomacy facilities at locations that maximize such facilities' role in the educational and cultural life of the cities in which they are located. (Sec. 214) Provides for the establishment of new, and maintenance of existing, libraries and resource centers in connection with U.S. diplomatic and consular missions which shall schedule films showcasing American culture, society, values and history. Requires the Advisory Committee on Public Diplomacy to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the effectiveness of such libraries and centers. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 215) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to U.S. nongovernmental organizations that use independently produced documentary films to promote a better understanding of the United States among individuals abroad and, in the United States, a better understanding of global perspectives and of other countries. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding such program. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 216) Extends the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy through October 1, 2011. Requires the Commission to review U.S. public diplomacy programs, policies, and activities at least every two years. (Sec. 217) Amends the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 to designate the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs to administer grants and agreements with Special Olympics for activities outside the United States to: (1) increase Special Olympics participation; and (2) improve awareness of the contributions that individuals with intellectual disabilities can make to society. (Sec. 218) Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through FY2011 for scholarship grants to attend American-sponsored schools in predominately Muslim counties. Extends related congressional reporting requirements. (Sec. 219) Directs the Secretary to establish a FY2010-FY2011 pilot program for U.S. public policy internships for Central Asian students. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 220) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the United States-South Pacific Scholarship Progam. States that Scholarships shall be referred to as Burton Scholarships and Scholarship recipients shall be referred to as Burton Scholars. (Sec. 221) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for scholarships for secondary and post-secondary education in the United States for students from Mexico and the countries of Central and South America who are from the indigenous peoples of the region. (Sec. 222) Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Program for students and scholars to study in the United States in fields of study that will support the labor market and development needs of CARICOM countries. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. Defines "CARICOM country" as a Caribbean Community member country but does not include a country having observer status or that repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. (Sec. 223) Directs the Secretary to establish an exchange program to provide scholarships for Sri Lankan students from various ethnic, religious, linguistic, and other minority groups to participate in post-conflict resolution workshops. (Sec. 224) Directs the Secretary to establish an exchange and scholarship program in cooperation with the Women's Legislative Caucus in Liberia. (Sec. 225) Directs the Secretary to develop a public diplomacy plan to be implemented in the event that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is extended to Haitian nationals in the United States to inform Haitians living in Haiti that: (1) TPS only permits people already in the United States as of a certain date to remain in the United States; (2) there are dangers of sea travel to the United States and that interdicted Haitians will be repatriated to Haiti; and (3) the United States will continue its large assistance program to Haiti. (Sec. 226) Amends the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 to revise provisions regarding the Vietnam Education Foundation. Transfers the Foundation to the Department's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. Authorizes grants for academic and public policy management programs in Vietnam. (Sec. 227) Directs the Secretary to establish an exchange program in cooperation with the women members of parliament in Afghanistan to enable Afghan women legislators to encourage more women to participate in politics and the democratic process in Afghanistan. Subtitle C: Consular Services and Related Matters - (Sec. 231) Amends the Passport Act of June 4, 1920 to make the passport surchage authority permanent. (Sec. 232) Expresses the sense of Congress that in light of problems with human trafficking as well as the high volume of applications by citizens of Moldova to the United States Summer Work Travel program the Secretary should enhance consular services at the U.S. embassy in Chisinau, Moldova, including assigning an additional consular officer to such post and providing enhanced anti-trafficking training. (Sec. 233) Directs the Secretary to expand refugee admissions-related training of U.S. embassy and consular personnel and nongovernmental organizations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that if the President does not make a specified refugee admissions determination, the number of refugees authorized to be admitted in the first quarter of the new fiscal year shall equal 25% of the previous fiscal year's refugee determination. Amends the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 to raise the appropriations limit for the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund. Permits refugee applicants to simultaneously pursue admission under any other applicable visa category. Authorizes the refugee admission of certain separated children or children of refugee spouses. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this section. (Sec. 234) Directs the Secretary to establish overseas English language and cultural training programs for refugees who have been approved for U.S. admission. (Sec. 235) Directs the President to develop and implement policies and strategies to address the protection, resettlement, and assistance needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). States that the President should establish an interagency working group to carry out such goals. States that it shall be U.S. policy to encourage Iraqi refugees to return to Iraq only when conditions permit safe and voluntary returns. Directs the Secretary to work with the international community to develop a comprehensive international strategy for assistance and solutions for Iraqi refugees and IDPs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this section. (Sec. 236) Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a two-year tourist visas processing program using secure remote videoconferencing technology to conduct visa interviews. Requires related reports to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 237) Amends the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to require the President to: (1) direct the National Security Council (NCS) to ensure that U.S. policy on Tibet is coordinated with all executive branch agencies in contact with the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC); and (2) provide grants to nongovernmental organizations to support economic development, cultural and historical preservation, health care, education, and environmental projects for Tibetan communities in the Tibet Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan communities in the PRC. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Tibet Section within the U.S. embassy in Beijing, PRC, to follow political and human rights, economic, and social developments inside Tibet, including Tibetan areas of Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces until a U.S. consulate in Tibet is established. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. States that the Secretary shall seek to establish a U.S. consulate in Lhasa, Tibet. (Sec. 238) States that it shall be Department policy to process immigrant visa applications: (1) within 30 days of the receipt of all necessary documents in the case of immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and nonimmigrant K-1 visa applications of fiances/finacees of U.S. citizens; and (2) within 60 days of such receipt in the case of a sponsor who is a relative other than an immediate relative. (Sec. 239) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding special immigrant programs for certain nationals of Iraq and Afghanistan. (Sec. 240) Directs the Secretary to conduct a feasibility study and report to Congress regarding the use of passports for overseas voting and census counting. Subtitle D: Strengthening Arms Control and Nonproliferation Activities of the Department of State - (Sec. 241) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the need to strengthen U.S. arms control and nonproliferation capabilities. (Sec. 242) Authorizes appropriations for an additional 25 Department positions for arms control and nonproliferation functions. (Sec. 244) Amends the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 to repeal the provision requiring the Secretary to designate an Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance with primary Department responsibility for international arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements. (Sec. 245) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Rotation Program to broaden the knowledge and increase the professional interaction of midlevel employees of the Department and other federal departments and agencies concerned with arms control and nonproliferation; and (2) report to the appropriate committees. (Sec. 246) Directs the Secretary to establish the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Scholarship Program to recruit and prepare students for civilian careers in the fields of nonproliferation, arms control, and international security. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 247) Authorizes the President to establish a Scientific Advisory Committee to advise the President, the Secretary, and the Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security on arms control and nonproliferation matters. Title III: Organizational and Personnel Authorities - Subtitle A: Towards Modernizing the Department of State - (Sec. 301) Authorizes for each of FY2010-FY2011: (1) the Secretary to hire an additional 750 Foreign Service members (above attrition); and (2) the Administrator of USAID to hire an additional 350 Foreign Service members (above attrition). Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to: (1) expand Foreign Service functions; (2) require that all Foreign Service officers be available for worldwide assignment; (3) provide for training in conflict resolution, and in the ability to function in unstable areas or areas without civil authority; (4) provide for recruitment of candidates with experience in unstable situations; and (5) provide for advanced academic training. (Sec. 302) Directs the President to: (1) develop and transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a national U.S. diplomacy strategy; and (2) conduct a comprehensive review of such strategy every four years (Quadrennial Review of Diplomacy and Development). (Sec. 303) Authorizes the Secretary to establish in the Department a Lessons Learned Center as a central organization for the collection and analysis of best practices and lessons learned by Foreign Service officers and USAID personnel. (Sec. 304) Requires the Secretary to direct a policy review and report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding locally employed staff compensation. (Sec. 305) Amends the Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 to amend the definition of "personnel" to include certain individuals: (1) employed by personal services contract, including those employed under the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and (2) appointed under the Foreign Service Act of 1980. Subtitle B: Foreign Service Pay Equity and Death Gratuity - Foreign Service Overseas Pay Equity Act of 2009 - (Sec. 312) Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments on a phased-in schedule to (non-Senior) Foreign Service members assigned abroad. Treats such payments as basic pay. (Sec. 313) Revises provisions concerning the computation of the death gratuity payable to surviving dependents of Foreign Service employees who die from injuries sustained in the performance of duty abroad. Subtitle C: Other Organization and Personnel Matters - (Sec. 321) Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to authorize the Secretary to establish the Transatlantic Diplomatic Fellowship Program under which a Foreign Service member may be assigned for up to one year to a position with any designated country or entity that permits an employee to be assigned to a Department position. (Sec. 322) Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Security Officers Exchange Program under which a Foreign Service member may be assigned for up to three years to a position with any designated country or designated entity that permits an employee to be assigned to a Department position. (Sec. 323) Authorizes the Secretary to suspend a Foreign Service member without pay when the member's security clearance is suspended or when there is reasonable cause to believe that the member has committed a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment may be imposed. Entitles such person to: (1) written notice stating the specific reasons for the proposed suspension; (2) reasonable time to respond orally and in writing; (3) representation; (4) a final written decision, including the specific reasons for such decision; and (5) file a grievance. (Sec. 324) Repeals the recertification requirement for Senior Foreign Service members. (Sec. 325) Authorizes a limited appointment extension for: (1) a person serving in the uniformed services whose limited appointment expires during such service; (2) up to 12 months in exceptional circumstances; and (3) a non-career employee who has served five consecutive years under a limited appointment for a subsequent limited appointment provided there is a one-year break in service. (Sec. 326) Sets maximum accrual of compensatory time off for travel status away from the employee's official duty station at 104 hours. (Sec. 327) Revises the Secretary's authority to reemploy Foreign Service annuitants to: (1) make such authority permanent; and (2) eliminate, in the case of a position for which there is exceptional difficulty in recruiting or retaining a qualified employee, applicability only to assignments in Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. (Sec. 328) Authorizes the Secretary to establish a personal services contractor pilot program through September 30, 2011. Limits program authority to: (1) two-year contracts (with a one-year extension); (2) 200 U.S. citizens or aliens employed at any one time; and (3) circumstances requiring specialized skills or experience or to respond to urgent needs. (Sec. 329) Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for the protection of intellectual property rights of U.S. persons in other countries; (2) appoint 10 intellectual property attaches; (3) provide for priority assignments; and (4) report annually to Congress. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 330) States that in order for the Department to accurately represent all people in the United States it must accurately reflect U.S. diversity. Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 to: (1) expand the Department minority recruitment report to include women; (2) extend the reporting requirement to April 1, 2011; (3) require that such reports be publicly available; and (4) require Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of Department employment policies regarding minorities and women. (Sec. 331) Requires the Department to adhere to title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (procurement provisions) in entering into any federal contract unless otherwise provided for. (Sec. 332) Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the mission and effectiveness of the Department's Legislative Liaison Office. (Sec. 333) Requires the Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor to designate a Bureau-based officer or officers to track violence, criminalization, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms in foreign countries based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Directs the Secretary through U.S. diplomatic and consular missions to encourage foreign governments to reform or repeal laws criminalizing homosexuality or consensual homosexual conduct. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act to include in the Department's annual country reports on human rights practices information on violence or discrimination affecting the fundamental freedoms of an individual based on sexual orientation and gender identity. (Sec. 334) Establishes the Office of Global Women's Issues in the Department. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 335) Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to authorize payment of an additional death gratuity to the survivors of a government executive branch or a Foreign Service employee killed by an act of international terrorism. (Sec. 336) Directs the Secretary, through the Director of the Foreign Service, to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to increase career incentives for Foreign Service officers to serve in Department bureaus and offices not primarily focused on regional issues. Title IV: International Organizations - Subtitle A: International Leadership - United States International Leadership Act of 2009 - (Sec. 402) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees whether a new cone should be established for the Foreign Service that concentrates on members of the Service who serve at international and multilateral institutions or are primarily responsible for participation in multilateral negotiations. (Sec. 403) Authorizes the Secretary to establish within the Bureau of International Organization Affairs an Office on Multilateral Negotiations. (Sec. 404) Directs the President to transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan relating to resumption by the United States of the payment of its full contributions to certain international organizations at the beginning of each calendar year. (Sec. 405) Authorizes appropriations, in addition to amounts otherwise available for the payment of assessed contributions to international organizations, to pay all U.S. arrearages to the United Nations recognized by the United States. Subtitle B: General Provisions - (Sec. 411) Expresses the sense of Congress that multilateral diplomacy in the Americas has suffered in the past decade to the detriment of U.S. national interest in the region. Establishes in the Department a Fund to Promote Multilateralism in the Americas. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 412) Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to extend the 27.1% U.S. share of assessed contributions for U.N. peacekeeping operations through 2011. (Sec. 413) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should work with the Pacific Islands Forum to find appropriate affiliations for representatives of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (Sec. 414) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding activities of, and amounts obligated for, the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada, and the International Joint Commission. (Sec. 415) Authorizes appropriations for the refurbishment or possible replacement of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Safeguards Analytical Laboratory. Directs the Secretary to submit a related report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 416) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations to implement specified recommendations of the Report of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and nuclear safeguards reform. Directs the Secretary to submit a related report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 417) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of U.S. engagement in Asia and the importance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Directs the President to designate APEC Coordinators in appropriate U.S. government departments and agencies to set APEC participation guidelines. Directs the Secretary to designate within the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs a Small Business Liaison. (Sec. 418) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should appoint a coordinator to help implement the International Nuclear Fuel Bank to ensure that countries have a supply of fuel for nuclear energy and do not have to enrich their own uranium. Title V: United States International Broadcasting - (Sec. 501) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for international broadcasting operations and capital improvements. (Sec. 502) Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 to extend the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) personal services contractor program through December 31, 2011. Eliminates the "pilot program" designation. (Sec. 503) Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to provide Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty employees with federal service parity of pay. (Sec. 504) Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to define for international broadcasting and related employment purposes "suitably qualified United States citizens" as U.S. citizen applicants who are equally or better qualified than non-U.S. citizen applicants. (Sec. 505) Requires the IBB to make the film "A Fateful Harvest" available for public viewing in the United States. (Sec. 506) Amends the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to establish permanent authority for Radio Free Asia. Title VI: Peace Corps - (Sec. 601) States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) increase and strengthen the Peace Corps; and (2) promote all types of volunteerism by Americans in the developing world. (Sec. 602) Amends the Peace Corps Act to authorize the Director of the Peace Corps to establish a program that assigns returned Peace Corps Volunteers or other volunteers to provide short term development or other relief assistance. Provides for coordination of Peace Corps programs with federal departments and agencies. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the Peace Corps. (Sec. 603) Sets forth related reporting requirements. Title VII: Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act - Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009 - (Sec. 705) Establishes in the executive branch the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation. Requires the Foundation to award grants, including for study in nontraditional study abroad destinations, to: (1) U.S. students; (2) nongovernmental institutions that provide and promote study abroad opportunities for U.S. students in consortium with institutions of higher education; and (3) institutions of higher education, individually or in consortium. (Sec. 711) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. Title VIII: Export Control Reform and Security Assistance - Subtitle A: Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2009 - Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2009 - (Sec. 803) Directs the President to: (1) perform a strategic review and assessment of the U.S. export controls system, including the effectiveness of U.S. arms and weapons-related nuclear technology export controls; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 804) Directs the Secretary to provide specified performance requirements for: (1) license applications to export or import United States Munitions List items; and (2) commodity jurisdiction determinations. States that it shall be the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls policy to prioritize application processing for licenses and agreements for the export of U.S.-origin equipment over applications for manufacturing license agreements. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) additional review; (2) reporting requirements; (3) congressional briefings; and (4) transparency and website publication. (Sec. 805) Directs the Secretary to ensure that the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has the necessary staff and resources, including arms trafficking enforcement resources. Sets forth provisions regarding the minimum number of: (1) licensing officers; and (2) staff for commodity jurisdiction determinations. (Sec. 806) Requires the Inspector General of the Department to audit and report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding Department compliance with sections 804 and 805 of this Act. (Sec. 807) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the authorized uses of Defense trade controls registration fees. (Sec. 808) Directs the Secretary to: (1) review the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the United States Munitions List to determine those technologies and goods that warrant different or additional controls and requires the review of at least 20% of the technologies and goods each year to ensure a complete review for every five-year period; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 809) Amends the Arms-Export Control Act to authorize the President, under specified conditions, to provide for special licensing authorization for exports of spare and replacement parts or components of defense items exported to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states, Australia, Japan, Israel, South Korea, and New Zealand. (Sec. 810) Directs the President to make available to persons who have pending military export license applications and to the appropriate congressional committees the ability to electronically access current status information for each application. (Sec. 811) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the advice provided to the Secretary by the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) supports the regulation of defense trade and helps protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests; (2) the Secretary should share significant planned rules and policy shifts with DTAG; and (3) the Secretary is encouraged to ensure that DTAG members are drawn from a cross-section of experts from the defense industry, trade and labor associations, academic, and foundation personnel. (Sec. 812) Defines specified terms. (Sec. 813) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations to carry out this subtitle. Subtitle B: Provisions Relating to Export Licenses - (Sec. 821) Directs the President to make available to the appropriate congressional committees the text of each presidential directive regarding U.S. export policies, practices, and regulations regarding implementation of the Arms Export Control Act within 15 days after the date on which the directive has been signed or authorized by the President. (Sec. 822) Amends the Arms Control Act to increase the dollar thresholds for certain military export-related congressional notification and review requirements. (Sec. 823) Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees regarding diplomatic efforts to strengthen national and international arms export controls. (Sec. 824) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include information about exempted commercial arms sales in the annual military assistance report. (Sec. 825) Amends the Arms Export Control Act to direct the President to submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees (to be included in the annual Congressional Budget Justification) listing the value of defense equipment deliveries by country and international organization. (Sec. 826) Authorizes the President to remove satellites and related components from the United States Munitions List, except for any satellite or related component that may be transferred to, or launched into outer space by, the PRC. (Sec. 827) Directs the Inspector General to: (1) review Department investigations of possible misuse of U.S.-origin defense items; and (2) and report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 828) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding mechanisms for self-financing of Department export licensing functions. (Sec. 829) Amends the Arms Export Control Act to: (1) require that the certification that an arms sale does not constitute a threat to Israel's qualitative military edge which must accompany an arms sale to a Middle Eastern country other than Israel be unclassified; (2) revise provisions concerning the congressional export review period for Israel; and (3) revise penalties concerning controls of arms exports and imports, as well as the export of uranium depleted in the isotope 235. (Sec. 832) Directs the President to report to Congress on the plans of federal departments and agencies to streamline U.S. export controls and processes to better serve U.S. scientific and research needs, consistent with the protection of U.S. national security interests. Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Provisions - (Sec. 841) Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a program to respond to contingencies in foreign countries or regions by providing training, procurement, and capacity-building of a foreign country's military and counterterrorism forces in order to: (1) conduct counterterrorist operations; or (2) participate in or support military and stability operations with the United States. Requires congressional notification. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 842) Amends the Arms Export Control Act to: (1) rename the Special Defense Acquisition Fund as the Foreign Military Sales Stockpile Fund; (2) include building recipient country capacity as a Fund purpose; and (3) include proceeds from defense article leases in the Fund. (Sec. 843) Eliminates from the annual estimate and justification for foreign military sales report information regarding those sales and licensed commercial exports that are deemed most likely to result in the issuance of a letter of offer or of an export license during the year. (Sec. 844) Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the global arms trade. (Sec. 845) Directs the President to report every five years to the appropriate congressional committees regarding U.S. security commitments to Israel. (Sec. 846) Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend authority for certain U.S. excess defense equipment transfers and defense stockpiles for Israel. (Sec. 847) Authorizes the President, for FY2010-FY2011, to provide for the crating, packing, and transportation of certain excess defense articles to Albania, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Macedonia, Georgia, India, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Pakistan, Romania, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. (Sec. 848) Authorizes appropriations for co-development of joint ballistic missile and medium and short-range projectile defense projects with Israel, including the Arrow, David's Sling, and Iron Dome systems. Directs the Secretary to submit a annual report to the appropriate congressional committees. Title IX: Actions to Enhance the Merida Initiative - Subtitle A: General Provisions - (Sec. 901) Directs the President to designate within the Department a Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Implement the Merida Initiative who shall be responsible for: (1) designing an overall Merida Initiative strategy; (2) ensuring program and policy coordination among U.S. government departments and agencies in carrying out the Merida Initiative; (3) ensuring that U.S. efforts are in consonance with the efforts of the Merida Initiative countries; (4) tracking U.S. assistance programs that fulfill Merida Initiative goals; (5) tracking certain information regarding Merida Initiative countries; and (6) consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding federal, state, and local law enforcement activities relating to Merida Initiative goals, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. Defines "countries within the Merida Initiative" as Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama and includes Haiti and the Dominican Republic. (Sec. 902) Authorizes the the President to incorporate the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries into the Merida Initiative. (Sec. 903) Directs the President to: (1) establish a program to assess the effectiveness of Merida Initiative assistance through impact evaluation research, operations research, and monitoring; and (2) report annually to the appropriate congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 904) Defines "Merida Initiative" as the program announced by the United States and Mexico on October 22, 2007, to fight illicit narcotics trafficking and criminal organizations throughout the Western Hemisphere. Subtitle B: Prevention of Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons - (Sec. 911) Directs the President to establish the Task Force on the Prevention of Illicit Small Arms Trafficking in the Western Hemisphere which shall evaluate U.S. export controls on the illicit export of small arms and light weapons throughout the Western Hemisphere. (Sec. 912) Amends the Arms Export Control Act to subject a person who willfully exports to a Western Hemisphere country any small arm or light weapon without a license to a fine of up to $3 million and imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. (Sec. 913) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include in the Department's reward program the arrest or conviction of any individual for illegally exporting or attempting to export small arms or light weapons to Mexico. Title X: Reporting Requirements - (Sec. 1001) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the continuing needs of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. (Sec. 1002) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding plans for the development of a government-wide strategy to strengthen U.S. civilian capacities for preventing genocide and mass atrocities. (Sec. 1003) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include in the report on programs to encourage good governance information regarding whether countries with extractive industries provide their citizens with information about government revenue from such resources and whether there are credible reports of human rights abuses against individuals or the media seeking to monitor extractive industries. (Sec. 1004) Amends the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 to extend the reporting requirement regarding U.S.-Hong Kong relations through 2020. (Sec. 1005) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding U.S. assistance projects in Georgia following the 2008 conflict with Russia. (Sec. 1006) Directs the Secretary to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees regarding efforts to assist Israel establish diplomatic relations. (Sec. 1007) Directs the President to conduct a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding overseas civilian police training conducted by the United States in countries or regions that are at risk of, in, or are in transition from conflict or civil strife. (Sec. 1008) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding humanitarian assistance in Gaza. (Sec. 1009) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding activities funded or authorized by the Department and USAID in Haiti. (Sec. 1010) Authorizes the Secretary to monitor the status of religious minority communities in the Middle East and provide policy recommendations for their protection. Requires the Secretary to transmit a related report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 1011) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding actions taken by Iran and Hezbollah in the Western Hemisphere. (Sec. 1012) Directs the Secretary and the Administrator USAID to jointly report to Congress regarding Department and USAID efforts to improve the recruitment of veterans into their respective workforces. (Sec. 1013) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding recommendations for changes to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and related U.S. laws and regulations regarding international parental child abduction. (Sec. 1014) Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to report to Congress regarding the effects of USAID's use of waivers under the Buy America Act for HIV test kits under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program on: (1) U.S.-based manufacturers; and (2) the availability of and access to HIV testing for at-risk populations in low-income countries. (Sec. 1015) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the United States-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial Discrimination, including efforts to address the plight of Afro Latinos and indigenous peoples in the Western Hemisphere. (Sec. 1016) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding the best use of U.S. assistance to reduce smuggling and trafficking in persons. (Sec. 1017) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding the effects of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) on the flow of people, goods, and services across the international borders of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region. (Sec. 1018) Directs the Secretary to report to Congress within 90 days of enactment (and annually for the next two years) regarding U.S. contributions to the United Nations and its affiliated agencies and bodies. Title XI: Miscellaneous Provisions - Subtitle A: General Provisions - (Sec. 1101) Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish a U.S.-Nigeria bilateral commission to support multifaceted cooperation. (Sec. 1102) Authorizes the Southern Africa Enterprise Development Fund to solicit private venture capital which may be used separately or together with U.S. government funds for investment purposes. (Sec. 1103) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations to establish a diabetes prevention and treatment program for Pacific Island countries and for safe water and sanitation. Defines "Pacific Island countries" as Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. (Sec. 1104) States that it shall be U.S. policy that the President and the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations work with the international community to support the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to prevent and resolve problems related to de jure and de facto statelessness, and to promote the rights of the de jure or de facto stateless. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to aid countries with significant de jure or de facto stateless populations to bring about the full registration of all children born to de jure or de facto stateless parents. Authorizes appropriations for U.S. activities to prevent and reduce de jure or de facto statelessness. (Sec. 1105) States that it shall be U.S. policy to urge Turkey to: (1) respect the property and religious rights of the Ecumenical Patriarch; and (2) grant the Ecumenical Patriarchate appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession and the right to train clergy of all nationalities. (Sec. 1106) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate international cooperation on hurricane preparedness. Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding hurricane preparedness and other weather cooperation with other countries in the Americas. Prohibits, with a national security waiver, the Secretary from providing assistance to countries that do not cooperate with the United States on weather matters. (Sec. 1107) Supports the decision by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to submit for review the Shi'ite Personal Status Law and strongly urges him not to publish such law on the grounds that it violates the basic human rights of women and is inconsistent with the Constitution of Afghanistan. Urges the government of Afghanistan and President Hamid Karzai to declare the provisions of the Shi'ite Personal Status Law on marital rape and restrictions on women's freedom of movement unconstitutional. Encourages the Secretary of State, the Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Ambassador-at-Large for International Women's Issues, and the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan to address the status of women's rights and security in Afghanistan to ensure that these rights are not being eroded. (Sec. 1108) Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations for training and equipping peacekeepers worldwide, including financing helicopter refurbishment. Directs the Secretary to submit a related report to the appropriate congressional committees. (Sec. 1109) Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices to include: (1) a description of the status of freedom of the press in each country reviewed in the report; (2) identification of countries in which there were violations of freedom of the press; and (3) whether governments in countries in which there are severe violations of freedom of the press participate in or condone such violations, and actions that such governments have taken to preserve the safety and independence of the media and to ensure the prosecution of individuals who attack or murder journalists. Directs the Secretary to administer a grant program to promote freedom of the press worldwide which shall be administered by the Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 1110) States that the Director General of the Foreign Commercial Service should ensure that the annual country commercial guides include: (1) assessments of each foreign country in which unfair practices have resulted in poor business and investment climates; and (2) information about the extent to which the host government and the U.S. government have acted to prevent such practices. Directs the Secretary to establish a business and investment climate warning system. (Sec. 1111) Directs the President: (1) through the Secretary, to establish a multi-year strategy to prevent child marriage in developing countries and promote the empowerment of girls at risk of child marriage in developing countries; and (2) submit a related report to Congress. Requires the country reports on human rights practices to include for each country in which child marriage is prevalent a description of the status of the practice of child marriage in such country. Defines "child marriage" as the marriage of a girl or boy not yet the minimum age for marriage stipulated in law in the country in which the girl or boy is a resident. Authorizes FY2010-FY2011 appropriations. (Sec. 1112) Urges: (1) the President to make all efforts necessary to retrieve the seven watercolor portraits Dina Babbitt painted while interned at the Auschwitz death camp and return them to her; and (2) the government of Poland to facilitate the pictures' return from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum to Dina Babbitt. (Sec. 1113) Expresses the sense of Congress that the President, through the Secretary, should develop a comprehensive policy for Somalia which should align humanitarian, development, economic, political, counterterrorism, anti-piracy, and regional strategies in order to bring about peace and stability in Somalia and the region. (Sec. 1114) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to state that the Secretary should implement a system to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance which should include a method of coordinating the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Department and USAID with the monitoring and evaluation activities of other federal departments and agencies carrying out foreign assistance programs, and when possible, with other international bilateral and multilateral agencies and entities. Requires such federal departments and agencies to develop an annual evaluation plan. Obligates FY2010-FY2011 funds for such purposes. (Sec. 1115) Directs the President to require the Secretary to implement a comprehensive strategy to address global hunger and food security with respect to international programs and policies for: (1) emergency response and management; (2) social protection and disaster risk reduction; (3) nutrition; (4) market-based agriculture, agricultural education and research, and rural development; (5) government-to-government technical assistance programs; (6) natural resource management and responses to climate change's impact on agriculture and food production; and (7) provision of adequate resources for programs to carry out the U.S. commitment to alleviate global hunger and promote food security. Requires related reports by the Secretary and GAO. (Sec. 1116) Welcomes the end to the conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and states that a lasting peace will only be achieved through a political solution that addresses the aspirations of all Sri Lankan communities. (Sec. 1117) States that the Inspectors General of the Department, DOD, and USAID, and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction should address in their auditing and assessment protocols for Afghanistan the impact of U.S. development assistance on the social, economic, and political empowerment of Afghan women. Requires a related report to Congress. (Sec. 1118) Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Global Clean Energy Exchange Program to promote the development and deployment of clean and efficient energy technologies in order to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, address energy poverty in developing countries, and extend the reach of related U.S. capacities to such countries. (Sec. 1119) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary, upon notice by the Secretary of DHS that a foreign government denies or unreasonably delays accepting the return of an alien who is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of that country, to order consular officers in that foreign country to stop granting immigrant visas or nonimmigrant visas to citizens, subjects, nationals, and residents of that country until the country has accepted the alien. (Under current law the Attorney General provides such notice to the Secretary.) Authorizes the Secretary of DHS, upon a determination that a foreign government denies or unreasonably delays accepting an alien who is a citizen, subject, national, or resident of that country after the alien has been ordered removed, to deny admission to any citizen, subject, national, or resident of such country who is seeking or has received a diplomatic nonimmigrant visa. (Sec. 1120) Directs the President to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan to address the ongoing and interrelated crises in Sudan and advance U.S. national security and humanitarian interests in Sudan. (Sec. 1120A) States it shall be U.S. policy that, with respect to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the President, the Secretary, and the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations should prevent any weakening of international legal protections of intellectual property rights related to energy or environmental technology. Subtitle B: Sense of Congress Provisions - (Sec. 1121) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) furnish assistance to Belarus to support democratic processes in that country; and (2) support broadcasting to the people of Belarus in languages spoken in Belarus, including broadcasting by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, European Radio for Belarus, and Belsat. (Sec. 1122) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the people of Kazakhstan and its government should be congratulated for their commitment to nonproliferation and their leadership in offering to host an international nuclear fuel bank; and (2) the Secretary should establish a joint working group with the governments of Kazakhstan and Norway to explore common challenges and opportunities on disarmament and nonproliferation, and to assist in assessing the environmental damage and health effects caused by Soviet nuclear testing in Semipalatinsk. (Sec. 1123) Expresses the sense of Congress that countries in Central and Eastern Europe must: (1) return looted and confiscated properties to their rightful owners or, where restitution is not possible, pay equitable compensation; and (2) enact legislation to facilitate private, communal, and religious property restitution. (Sec. 1124) Expresses the sense of Congress that Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit should be safely released and that pending his release the International Committee of the Red Cross should be granted full access to him. (Sec. 1125) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should support the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and rebuilding efforts in Sudan and Darfur. (Sec. 1126) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary should place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom; and (2) the government of Vietnam should implement legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom. (Sec. 1127) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the alleged aggravated murder of U.S. Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig is deserving of justice; and (2) resolution of State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig is important to maintain the traditionally close cooperation and friendship between the United States and Brazil. (Sec. 1128) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should work with the states of the former Soviet Union to come to an agreement whereby such states would pay the pensions of beneficiaries who have immigrated to the United States. (Sec. 1129) Expresses the sense of Congress that Israel has the inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them. (Sec. 1130) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the use of child soldiers is a violation of human rights and the prevention and elimination of child soldiers should be a U.S. foreign policy goal; and (2) countries should raise to 18 years old the minimum age for the voluntary recruitment of persons into their national armed forces. Division B: Peace Act of 2009 - Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 or the PEACE Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Defines specified terms. Title I: Democratic, Economic, and Social Development Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 102) Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Pakistan to support: (1) democratic institutions in order to strengthen civilian rule and long-term stability; (2) the judicial system, the rule of law, and law enforcement; (3) economic development; (4) national, provincial, and local governmental and nongovernmental institutions; (5) public education; (6) human rights, including programs to strengthen civil society organizations that promote internationally recognized human rights; (7) health care; and (8) public diplomacy to promote a better understanding of the United States and to combat militant extremism. Expresses the sense of Congress in favor of efforts to assist refugees and displaced persons in Pakistan. (Sec. 103) States that to the extent that Pakistan continues to evolve toward civilian control of the government and to implement economic reform programs the President should mobilize multilateral financial and economic and currency stabilization assistance for Pakistan. (Sec. 104) Establishes in the Treasury the Pakistan Democracy and Prosperity Fund. (Sec. 105) Authorizes FY2010-FY2013 appropriations to carry out this title. Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. assistance under this title should be made available on a proportional and equitable basis between the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan (FATA) and other regions of Pakistan. Title II: Security Assistance for Pakistan - (Sec. 201) Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. security assistance for Pakistan should be: (1) used to improve relationships between U.S. and Pakistani military personnel; and (2) fully accountable, contingent upon Pakistan ending support for terrorist groups, and should meet Pakistan's national security needs. (Sec. 202) States that the purposes of assistance under this title are to: (1) support Pakistan's need to win the ongoing counterinsurgency within its borders and to secure its borders and prevent its territory from being used as a base for terrorist attacks; and (2) develop appreciation for democratic governance and for a military that is controlled by democratically elected civilian leadership. (Sec. 203) Obligates FY2010-FY2013 funding for Pakistan for: (1) international military education and training, including a set-aside for training in counterinsurgency and civil-military relations; and (2) the foreign military financing program, including a set-aside for purchase of defense articles, defense services, and counterinsurgency and counterterrorism education and training. States that Congress finds that the government of Pakistan is responsible for making the remaining payments on the 2006 F-16 aircraft and equipment sales with its own national funds. Restricts, with a national security waiver, the use of foreign military financing funds for the purchase of, or upgrade to, F-16 aircraft and munitions. Directs the President to transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a security plan for each of FY2010-FY2013. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate Pakistan's establishment of a program to provide reconstruction assistance in combat-damaged areas. (Sec. 204) States that: (1) for FY2010, the Department of State's Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund (Fund) shall consist of amounts appropriated or otherwise available to the Secretary of State (Secretary) to carry out this section; and (2) Fund amounts shall be used to build and maintain Pakistan's counterinsurgency capability under the same terms as applicable to FY2009 amounts. Authorizes the Secretary, with prior congressional notification, to transfer Fund amounts to the Department of Defense's (DOD) Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund. Prohibits, with a national security waiver, Fund amounts from being used to: (1) purchase certain F-16 aircraft updates; or (2) make payments on F-16 aircraft and equipment sales. Authorizes FY2010 appropriations. (Sec. 205) Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Pakistan military transition program to foster the principle of civilian rule through exchanges between Pakistani military and civilian personnel and similar personnel from countries in transition to democracy and from NATO countries. (Sec. 206) Prohibits, with a national security waiver, military assistance from being provided to Pakistan beginning in FY2011 if the President fails to determine at the beginning of each fiscal year that Pakistan is taking actions to: (1) combat terrorist groups and prevent cross-border attacks; and (2) dismantle nuclear weapons-material supply networks in cooperation with the United States. Requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) analysis of such determinations. (Sec. 207) Authorizes FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for this title, other than for section 204. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - (Sec. 301) Directs the President to: (1) develop a comprehensive regional security strategy to work with the government of Pakistan and other relevant governments and organizations to implement counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas, including the FATA and the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, parts of Balochistan, and parts of Punjab; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding such strategy. (Sec. 302) Directs the President to establish a program using specified research models to evaluate the effectiveness of assistance provided to Pakistan under title I of this Act. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to enhance Pakistan's capacity to monitor and evaluate the long-term impact of programs carried out by the national, provincial, and local governments. Obligates specified FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for activities under this section. (Sec. 303) Directs the Inspector General of the Department and the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to audit and oversee the obligation and expenditure of title I funds. Authorizes the establishment of field offices in Pakistan. Obligates specified FY2010-FY2013 appropriations for such activities. (Sec. 304) Requires, with a national security waiver, that any direct U.S. assistance, and any information required by the United States prior to providing the assistance, made on or after January 1, 2010, to the government of Pakistan be provided to, or received from, civilian authorities of a freely elected government of Pakistan. (Sec. 305) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should establish a communications strategy overseen by the U.S. Chief of Mission in Pakistan to engage the people of Pakistan to help ensure the success of the measures authorized by this Act. (Sec. 306) Sets forth reporting requirements for the President and the Comptroller General of the United States. (Sec. 307) Terminates the authority of this Act, other than section 104 and title IV, after September 30, 2013. Title IV: Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Goods from Reconstruction Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Property Enhancement Act - (Sec. 403) Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan or Pakistan upon a determination that the appropriate country: (1) has established or is making progress toward establishing a market-based economy, the rule of law, and certain economic policies; (2) is eliminating trade and investment barriers; (3) does not engage in activities that undermine U.S. security or policy interests; (4) does not engage in gross violations of human rights; and (5) does not provide support for acts of international terrorism. (Sec. 404) Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain nontextile and nonapparel articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) general rules of origin; (2) rules of origin for certain articles from Afghanistan; and (3) excluded costs. (Sec. 405) Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) covered articles; (2) rules of origin; and (3) rules of origin for covered articles that are products of one or more Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan. (Sec. 406) Conditions duty-free treatment upon specified enforcement measures, including measures to prevent such articles' unlawful transshipment. Sets forth customs procedure and enforcement provisions. Directs: (1) the Secretary of the Treasury to promulgate regulations setting forth customs procedures similar to specified North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements; and (2) the President to deny all benefits under section 405 of this title for five years to an entity that has engaged in unlawful transshipment. Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide technical assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan for: (1) development and implementation of visa or electronic certification systems; and (2) anti-transshipment enforcement training. Authorizes FY2010-FY2023 appropriations. (Sec. 407) Continues, after an initial 16-month period, the duty-free treatment of such articles from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that certain requirements have been met regarding: (1) establishment of a program to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program; and (2) designation of a labor official to oversee such program. Authorizes compliance and duty-free extensions. Sets forth program and reporting provisions. Authorizes FY2010-FY2023 appropriations, with a separate authorization of appropriations for an evaluation and report by the Secretary of Labor. (Sec. 408) Permits an interested party to file a request to have the eligibility status of Afghanistan or Pakistan reviewed. (Sec. 409) Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act. Requires congressional notification. (Sec. 410) States that such duty-free treatment shall remain in effect through September 30, 2024. (Sec. 411) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make specified customs fees increases in connection with imports and travel from Afghanistan and Pakistan. 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development cultural historical preservation health care education environmental projects tibetan communities tibetan communities prc authorizes secretary establish embassy prc follow political human rights economic social developments inside tibet including tibetan areas consulate tibet established authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations states secretary shall seek establish consulate tibet sec states shall department policy process immigrant visa applications days receipt necessary documents case immediate relatives citizens nonimmigrant visa applications citizens days receipt case sponsor relative immediate relative sec directs secretary report congress special immigrant programs certain nationals iraq afghanistan sec directs secretary conduct feasibility study report congress use passports overseas voting census counting subtitle strengthening arms control nonproliferation activities department_of_state sec expresses sense congress need strengthen arms control nonproliferation capabilities sec authorizes appropriations additional department positions arms control nonproliferation functions sec amends admiral foreign relations authorization act fiscal years repeal provision requiring secretary designate assistant secretary state verification compliance primary department responsibility international arms control nonproliferation disarmament agreements sec directs secretary establish broaden knowledge increase professional interaction employees department federal departments agencies concerned arms control nonproliferation report appropriate committees sec directs secretary establish recruit prepare students civilian careers fields nonproliferation arms control international security authorizes appropriations sec authorizes president establish advise president secretary undersecretary arms control nonproliferation matters title iii organizational personnel authorities subtitle modernizing department state sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 secretary hire additional foreign_service members attrition administrator usaid hire additional foreign_service members attrition amends foreign service act expand foreign_service functions require foreign_service officers available worldwide assignment provide training conflict resolution ability function unstable areas areas civil authority provide recruitment candidates experience unstable situations provide advanced academic training sec directs president develop transmit appropriate congressional committees national diplomacy strategy conduct comprehensive review strategy years quadrennial review diplomacy development sec authorizes secretary establish central organization collection analysis best practices lessons learned foreign_service officers usaid personnel sec requires secretary direct policy review report appropriate congressional committees locally employed staff compensation sec amends amend definition personnel include certain individuals employed personal services contract including employed state_department basic authorities act foreign assistance act appointed foreign service act subtitle foreign service pay equity death gratuity foreign service overseas pay equity act sec amends foreign service act extend comparability pay adjustments phased schedule non senior foreign_service members assigned abroad treats payments basic pay sec revises provisions concerning computation death gratuity payable surviving dependents foreign_service employees die injuries sustained performance duty abroad subtitle organization personnel matters sec amends foreign service act authorize secretary establish foreign_service member assigned year position designated country entity permits employee assigned department position sec authorizes secretary establish foreign_service member assigned years position designated country designated entity permits employee assigned department position sec authorizes secretary suspend foreign_service member pay member security clearance suspended reasonable cause believe member committed crime sentence imprisonment imposed entitles person written notice stating specific reasons proposed suspension reasonable time respond orally writing representation final written decision including specific reasons decision file grievance sec repeals recertification requirement members sec authorizes limited appointment extension person serving uniformed services limited appointment expires service months exceptional circumstances non career employee served consecutive years limited appointment subsequent limited appointment provided year break service sec sets maximum accrual compensatory time travel status away employee official duty station hours sec revises secretary authority foreign_service annuitants authority permanent eliminate case position exceptional difficulty recruiting retaining qualified employee applicability assignments iraq pakistan afghanistan sec authorizes secretary establish personal services contractor pilot program september limits program authority year contracts year extension citizens aliens employed time circumstances requiring specialized skills experience respond urgent needs sec directs secretary provide protection intellectual property rights persons countries appoint intellectual property provide priority assignments report annually congress authorizes appropriations sec states order department accurately represent people united_states accurately reflect diversity amends foreign_relations_authorization_act fiscal year expand department minority recruitment report include women extend reporting requirement april require reports publicly available require government_accountability_office gao review department employment policies minorities women sec requires department adhere title iii federal_acquisition_regulation procurement provisions entering federal contract provided sec requires secretary report appropriate congressional committees mission effectiveness department sec requires department designate bureau based officer officers track violence restrictions fundamental freedoms foreign countries based sexual orientation gender identity directs secretary diplomatic consular missions encourage foreign governments reform repeal laws criminalizing homosexuality consensual homosexual conduct amends foreign assistance act include department annual country reports human rights practices information violence discrimination affecting fundamental freedoms individual based sexual orientation gender identity sec department authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations sec amends foreign service act authorize payment additional death gratuity survivors government executive branch foreign_service employee killed act international terrorism sec directs secretary director foreign_service submit appropriate congressional committees plan increase career incentives foreign_service officers serve department bureaus offices primarily focused regional issues title international organizations subtitle international leadership united states international leadership act sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees new established foreign_service concentrates members service serve international multilateral institutions primarily responsible participation multilateral negotiations sec authorizes secretary establish sec directs president transmit appropriate congressional committees plan relating resumption united_states payment contributions certain international organizations beginning calendar year sec authorizes appropriations addition amounts available payment assessed contributions international organizations pay arrearages united_nations recognized united_states subtitle general provisions sec expresses sense congress multilateral diplomacy americas suffered past decade national interest region establishes americas authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations sec amends foreign relations authorization act fiscal years extend share assessed contributions peacekeeping operations sec expresses sense congress secretary work find appropriate affiliations representatives american_samoa guam commonwealth_of_the_northern_mariana_islands sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees activities amounts obligated international_boundary_and_water_commission united_states mexico united_states canada sec authorizes appropriations refurbishment possible replacement international_atomic_energy_agency iaea directs secretary submit related report appropriate congressional committees sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations implement specified recommendations terrorism international_atomic_energy_agency iaea nuclear safeguards reform directs secretary submit related report appropriate congressional committees sec expresses sense congress importance engagement asia importance asia pacific economic cooperation apec forum directs president designate appropriate government departments agencies set apec participation guidelines directs secretary designate sec expresses sense congress secretary appoint coordinator help implement ensure countries supply fuel nuclear energy enrich uranium title sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations international broadcasting operations capital improvements sec amends foreign_relations_authorization_act fiscal year extend personal services contractor program december eliminates pilot program designation sec amends united_states_international_broadcasting_act provide employees federal service parity pay sec amends educational exchange act define international broadcasting related employment purposes qualified united_states citizens citizen applicants equally better qualified non citizen applicants sec requires film harvest available public viewing united_states sec amends united_states_international_broadcasting_act establish permanent authority radio_free_asia title peace_corps sec states policy increase strengthen peace_corps promote types volunteerism americans developing world sec amends authorize director peace_corps establish program assigns returned volunteers provide short term development relief assistance provides coordination peace_corps programs federal departments agencies authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations peace_corps sec sets forth related reporting requirements title vii senator foundation act senator foundation act sec establishes executive branch senator requires foundation award grants including study nontraditional study abroad destinations students nongovernmental institutions provide promote study abroad opportunities students consortium institutions higher education institutions higher education individually consortium sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations title viii export control reform security assistance subtitle defense trade controls performance improvement act improvement act sec directs president perform strategic review assessment export controls system including effectiveness arms weapons related nuclear technology export controls report appropriate congressional committees sec directs secretary provide specified performance requirements license applications export import united_states_munitions_list items commodity jurisdiction determinations states shall policy prioritize application processing licenses agreements export equipment applications manufacturing license agreements sets forth provisions additional review reporting requirements congressional briefings transparency website publication sec directs secretary ensure necessary staff resources including arms trafficking enforcement resources sets forth provisions minimum number licensing officers staff commodity jurisdiction determinations sec requires inspector general department audit report appropriate congressional committees department compliance sections act sec amends state_department basic authorities act increase authorized uses defense trade controls registration fees sec directs secretary review list determine technologies goods warrant different additional controls requires review technologies goods year ensure complete review year period report appropriate congressional committees sec amends authorize president specified conditions provide special licensing authorization exports spare replacement parts components defense items exported north_atlantic_treaty_organization nato member states australia japan israel south_korea new_zealand sec directs president available persons pending military export license applications appropriate congressional committees ability electronically access current status information application sec expresses sense congress advice provided secretary supports regulation defense trade helps protect national security foreign policy interests secretary share significant planned rules policy shifts secretary encouraged ensure members drawn cross section experts defense industry trade labor associations academic foundation personnel sec defines specified terms sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations carry subtitle subtitle sec directs president available appropriate congressional committees text presidential directive export policies practices regulations implementation arms_export_control_act days date directive signed authorized president sec amends arms control act increase dollar thresholds certain military export related congressional notification review requirements sec directs president report annually appropriate congressional committees diplomatic efforts strengthen national international arms export controls sec amends foreign assistance act include information exempted commercial arms sales annual military assistance report sec amends arms export control act direct president submit annual report appropriate congressional committees included annual listing value defense equipment deliveries country international organization sec authorizes president remove satellites related components united_states_munitions_list satellite related component transferred launched outer space prc sec directs inspector general review department investigations possible misuse defense items report appropriate congressional committees sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees mechanisms self financing department export licensing functions sec amends arms export control act require certification arms sale constitute threat israel qualitative military edge accompany arms sale middle eastern country israel unclassified revise provisions concerning congressional export review period israel revise penalties concerning controls arms exports imports export uranium depleted isotope sec directs president report congress plans federal departments agencies streamline export controls processes better serve scientific research needs consistent protection national security interests subtitle miscellaneous provisions sec authorizes secretary conduct program respond contingencies foreign countries regions providing training procurement capacity building foreign country military counterterrorism forces order conduct operations participate support military stability operations united_states requires congressional notification authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations sec amends arms export control act rename include building recipient country capacity fund purpose include proceeds defense article leases fund sec eliminates annual estimate justification foreign military sales report information sales licensed commercial exports deemed likely result issuance letter offer export license year sec expresses sense congress global arms trade sec directs president report years appropriate congressional committees security commitments israel sec amends department_of_defense_appropriations_act foreign assistance act extend authority certain excess defense equipment transfers defense stockpiles israel sec authorizes president fy2010 fy2011 provide packing transportation certain excess defense articles albania afghanistan estonia macedonia georgia india iraq israel kazakhstan kyrgyzstan latvia lithuania moldova pakistan romania tajikistan turkmenistan ukraine sec authorizes appropriations development joint ballistic missile medium short range defense projects israel including arrow david iron_dome systems directs secretary submit annual report appropriate congressional committees title actions enhance initiative subtitle general provisions sec directs president designate shall responsible designing overall initiative strategy ensuring program policy coordination government departments agencies carrying ensuring efforts efforts initiative countries tracking assistance programs fulfill initiative goals tracking certain information initiative countries consulting attorney general secretary homeland_security dhs federal state local law enforcement activities relating initiative goals particularly border defines countries initiative belize costa_rica el_salvador guatemala honduras mexico nicaragua panama includes haiti dominican_republic sec authorizes president incorporate caribbean_community caricom countries sec directs president establish program assess effectiveness assistance impact evaluation research operations research monitoring report annually appropriate congressional committees authorizes appropriations sec defines initiative program announced united_states mexico october fight illicit narcotics trafficking criminal organizations western_hemisphere subtitle prevention illicit trade small arms light weapons sec directs president establish western_hemisphere shall evaluate export controls illicit export small arms light weapons western_hemisphere sec amends arms export control act subject person willfully exports western_hemisphere country small arm light weapon license fine million imprisonment years sec amends state_department basic authorities act include department reward program arrest conviction individual illegally exporting attempting export small arms light weapons mexico title reporting requirements sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees continuing needs sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees plans development government wide strategy strengthen civilian capacities preventing genocide mass atrocities sec amends foreign assistance act include report programs encourage good governance information countries industries provide citizens information government revenue resources credible reports human rights abuses individuals media seeking monitor industries sec amends united_states-hong_kong policy act extend reporting requirement relations sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees assistance projects georgia following conflict russia sec directs secretary report annually appropriate congressional committees efforts assist israel establish diplomatic relations sec directs president conduct study report appropriate congressional committees overseas civilian police training conducted united_states countries regions risk transition conflict civil strife sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees humanitarian assistance gaza sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees activities funded authorized department usaid haiti sec authorizes secretary monitor status religious minority communities middle_east provide policy recommendations protection requires secretary transmit related report appropriate congressional committees sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees actions taken iran hezbollah western_hemisphere sec directs secretary administrator usaid jointly report usaid efforts improve recruitment veterans respective sec directs secretary report congress recommendations changes hague_convention related laws regulations international parental child abduction sec directs comptroller general united_states report congress effects usaid use waivers buy america act hiv test kits president emergency plan aids relief program manufacturers availability access hiv testing risk populations low income countries sec directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees united_states- brazil joint action plan eliminate racial discrimination including efforts address indigenous peoples western_hemisphere sec directs secretary report congress best use assistance reduce smuggling trafficking persons sec directs secretary report congress effects flow people goods services international borders united_states canada mexico bermuda caribbean region sec directs secretary report congress days enactment annually years contributions united_nations affiliated agencies bodies title miscellaneous provisions subtitle general provisions sec expresses sense congress president establish bilateral commission support cooperation sec authorizes solicit private venture capital separately government funds investment purposes sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations establish diabetes prevention treatment program countries safe water sanitation defines countries marshall_islands federated_states micronesia palau sec states shall policy president united_states united_nations work international community support work united_nations high commissioner refugees prevent resolve problems related jure facto promote rights jure facto stateless authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations aid countries significant jure facto stateless populations bring registration children born jure facto stateless parents authorizes appropriations activities prevent reduce jure facto sec states shall policy urge turkey respect property religious rights grant appropriate international recognition succession right train sec expresses sense congress united_states facilitate international cooperation hurricane preparedness directs secretary report appropriate congressional committees hurricane preparedness weather cooperation countries americas prohibits national security waiver secretary providing assistance countries cooperate united_states weather matters sec supports decision president afghanistan submit review personal status law strongly urges publish law grounds violates basic human rights women inconsistent constitution afghanistan urges government afghanistan president declare provisions marital rape restrictions women freedom movement unconstitutional encourages secretary state special representative afghanistan pakistan ambassador large international women issues united_states ambassador afghanistan address status women rights security afghanistan ensure rights sec authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations training equipping worldwide including financing helicopter refurbishment directs secretary submit related report appropriate congressional committees sec press act amends foreign assistance act expand annual country reports human rights practices include description status freedom press country reviewed report identification countries violations freedom press governments countries severe violations freedom press participate violations actions governments taken preserve safety independence media ensure prosecution individuals attack murder journalists directs secretary administer grant program promote freedom press worldwide shall administered authorizes appropriations sec states director general ensure annual country commercial guides include assessments foreign country unfair practices resulted poor business investment climates information extent host government government acted prevent practices directs secretary establish business investment climate warning system sec directs president secretary establish multi year strategy prevent child marriage developing countries promote empowerment girls risk child marriage developing countries submit related report congress requires country reports human rights practices include country child marriage prevalent description status practice child marriage country defines child marriage marriage girl boy minimum age marriage stipulated law country girl boy resident authorizes fy2010 fy2011 appropriations sec urges president efforts necessary retrieve seven interned death camp return government poland facilitate pictures return sec expresses sense congress president secretary develop comprehensive policy somalia align humanitarian development economic political counterterrorism anti piracy regional strategies order bring peace stability somalia region sec amends foreign assistance act state secretary implement system monitor evaluate effectiveness foreign assistance include method coordinating monitoring evaluation activities department usaid monitoring evaluation activities federal departments agencies carrying foreign assistance programs possible international bilateral multilateral agencies entities requires federal departments agencies develop annual evaluation plan funds purposes sec directs president require secretary implement comprehensive strategy address global hunger food security respect international programs policies emergency response management social protection disaster risk reduction nutrition market based agriculture agricultural education research rural development government government technical assistance programs natural resource management responses climate change impact agriculture food production provision adequate resources programs carry commitment alleviate global hunger promote food security requires related reports secretary gao sec end conflict government states lasting peace achieved political solution addresses aspirations communities sec states inspectors general department dod usaid special inspector general afghanistan_reconstruction address auditing assessment protocols afghanistan impact development assistance social economic political empowerment afghan women requires related report congress sec authorizes secretary establish promote development deployment clean efficient energy technologies order reduce global greenhouse gas emissions address energy poverty developing countries extend reach related capacities countries sec amends immigration nationality act direct secretary notice secretary dhs foreign government denies unreasonably delays accepting return alien citizen subject national resident country order consular officers foreign country stop granting immigrant visas nonimmigrant visas citizens subjects nationals residents country country accepted alien current law attorney general provides notice secretary authorizes secretary dhs determination foreign government denies unreasonably delays accepting alien citizen subject national resident country alien ordered removed deny admission citizen subject national resident country seeking received diplomatic nonimmigrant visa sec directs president submit appropriate congressional committees comprehensive interagency strategy implementation plan address ongoing crises sudan advance national security humanitarian interests sudan sec states shall policy respect united_nations_framework_convention_on_climate_change president secretary permanent representative united_states united_nations prevent international legal protections intellectual property rights related energy environmental technology subtitle sense congress provisions sec expresses sense congress united_states furnish assistance belarus support democratic processes country support broadcasting people belarus languages spoken belarus including broadcasting belarus sec expresses sense congress people kazakhstan government commitment nonproliferation leadership offering host international nuclear fuel bank secretary establish joint working group governments kazakhstan norway explore common challenges opportunities disarmament nonproliferation assist assessing environmental damage health effects caused soviet nuclear testing sec expresses sense congress countries return confiscated properties owners restitution possible pay equitable compensation enact legislation facilitate private religious property restitution sec expresses sense congress israeli soldier safely released pending release international_committee_of_the_red_cross granted access sec expresses sense congress united_states support comprehensive peace agreement rebuilding efforts sudan darfur sec expresses sense congress secretary place vietnam list countries particular concern particularly severe violations religious freedom government vietnam implement legal political reforms protect religious freedom sec expresses sense congress alleged aggravated murder major justice resolution state ohio important maintain traditionally close cooperation friendship united_states brazil sec expresses sense congress united_states work states soviet_union come agreement states pay pensions beneficiaries united_states sec expresses sense congress israel right defend face imminent nuclear military threat iran terrorist organizations countries harbor sec expresses sense congress use child soldiers violation human rights prevention elimination child soldiers foreign policy goal countries raise years old minimum age voluntary recruitment persons national armed forces division peace act pakistan enduring assistance cooperation enhancement act peace act sec defines specified terms title democratic economic pakistan sec authorizes president provide assistance pakistan support democratic institutions order strengthen civilian rule long term stability judicial system rule law law enforcement economic development national provincial local governmental nongovernmental institutions public education human rights including programs strengthen civil society organizations promote internationally recognized human rights health care public diplomacy promote better understanding united_states combat militant extremism expresses sense congress favor efforts assist refugees displaced persons pakistan sec states extent pakistan continues civilian control government implement economic reform programs president mobilize multilateral financial economic currency stabilization assistance pakistan sec establishes treasury sec authorizes fy2010 fy2013 appropriations carry title expresses sense congress assistance title available proportional equitable basis pakistan regions pakistan title security assistance pakistan sec expresses sense congress security assistance pakistan improve relationships pakistani military personnel fully accountable contingent pakistan ending support terrorist groups meet pakistan national security needs sec states purposes assistance title support pakistan need win ongoing counterinsurgency borders secure borders prevent territory base terrorist attacks develop appreciation democratic governance military controlled democratically elected civilian leadership sec funding pakistan international military education training including set aside training counterinsurgency civil military relations foreign military financing program including set aside purchase defense articles defense services counterinsurgency counterterrorism education training states congress finds government pakistan responsible making remaining payments aircraft equipment sales national funds restricts national security waiver use foreign military financing funds purchase upgrade aircraft munitions directs president transmit appropriate congressional committees security plan fy2010 fy2013 expresses sense congress united_states facilitate pakistan establishment program provide reconstruction assistance combat damaged areas sec states fy2010 department_of_state shall consist amounts appropriated available secretary state secretary carry section fund amounts shall build maintain pakistan counterinsurgency capability terms applicable fy2009 amounts authorizes secretary prior congressional notification transfer fund amounts department_of_defense dod pakistan counterinsurgency fund prohibits national security waiver fund amounts purchase certain aircraft updates payments aircraft equipment sales authorizes fy2010 appropriations sec authorizes secretary establish pakistan military transition program foster principle civilian rule exchanges pakistani military civilian personnel similar personnel countries transition democracy nato countries sec prohibits national security waiver military assistance provided pakistan beginning fy2011 president fails determine beginning fiscal year pakistan taking actions combat terrorist groups prevent cross border attacks dismantle nuclear weapons material supply networks cooperation united_states requires government accountability office gao analysis determinations sec authorizes fy2010 fy2013 appropriations title section title iii miscellaneous provisions sec directs president develop comprehensive regional security strategy work government pakistan relevant governments organizations implement counterinsurgency counterterrorism efforts pakistan afghanistan border areas including pakistan parts parts report appropriate congressional committees strategy sec directs president establish program specified research models evaluate effectiveness assistance provided pakistan title act authorizes president provide assistance enhance pakistan capacity monitor evaluate long term impact programs carried national provincial local governments obligates specified appropriations activities section sec directs inspector general department inspector general united_states_agency international_development usaid audit oversee obligation expenditure title funds authorizes establishment field offices pakistan obligates specified appropriations activities sec requires national security waiver direct assistance information required united_states prior providing assistance january government pakistan provided received civilian authorities freely elected government pakistan sec expresses sense congress secretary establish communications strategy overseen chief mission pakistan engage people pakistan help ensure success measures authorized act sec sets forth reporting requirements president comptroller_general united_states sec terminates authority act section title september title afghanistan pakistan afghanistan pakistan security property enhancement act sec authorizes president designate afghanistan pakistan determination appropriate country established making progress establishing market based economy rule law certain economic policies eliminating trade investment barriers engage activities undermine security policy interests engage gross violations human rights provide support acts international terrorism sec provides duty free treatment certain articles sets forth provisions general rules origin rules origin certain articles afghanistan excluded costs sec provides duty free treatment certain textile apparel articles sets forth provisions covered articles rules origin rules origin covered articles products reconstruction opportunity zones afghanistan sec conditions duty free treatment specified enforcement measures including measures prevent articles unlawful transshipment sets forth customs procedure enforcement provisions directs secretary treasury promulgate regulations setting forth customs procedures similar specified north_american_free_trade_agreement nafta requirements president deny benefits section title years entity engaged unlawful transshipment provide technical assistance afghanistan pakistan development implementation visa electronic certification systems anti transshipment enforcement training authorizes fy2010 fy2023 appropriations sec continues initial month period duty free treatment articles afghanistan pakistan president certifies congress certain requirements met establishment program require textile apparel exporting enterprises participate technical assistance capacity building compliance assessment remediation program designation labor official oversee program authorizes compliance duty free extensions sets forth program reporting provisions authorizes fy2010 fy2023 appropriations separate authorization appropriations evaluation report secretary labor sec permits interested party file request eligibility status afghanistan pakistan reviewed sec authorizes president withdraw suspend limit application duty free treatment act requires congressional notification sec states duty free treatment shall remain effect september sec directs secretary treasury specified customs fees increases connection imports travel afghanistan pakistan terminates authority aggregate collected fees equals million |
111-HR-2465 | Assistance to Individuals Delivering for America Act of 2009 or the AID for America Act of 2009- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers a business tax credit for 50 percent of the wages paid to employees serving as disaster relief volunteers. Limits the amount of such credit to $100 per day per employee. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-05-18 | assistance individuals delivering america act amends internal revenue code allow employers business tax credit percent wages paid employees serving disaster relief volunteers limits credit day employee |
111-HR-2601 | Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2009 or the SERVE Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $1,000 refundable tax credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of a qualified volunteer emergency response organization who provide firefighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, and ambulance services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-05-21 | supporting emergency responders volunteer efforts act serve act amends internal revenue code allow refundable tax credit individuals bona fide volunteer members qualified volunteer emergency response organization provide firefighting prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services |
111-HR-2770 | Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends federal provisions concerning the establishment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities of nonprofit research and education corporations (NRECs) to allow an NREC to facilitate the conduct of research or education, or both, at more than one VA medical center. States that such an NREC shall be known as a multi-medical center research corporation (MCRC). Allows an NREC to act as a MCRC if: (1) the NREC board of directors approve a resolution permitting that NREC to act as a MCRC; and (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs approves the resolution. Requires each NREC and MCRC (corporation) to be established in accordance with the nonprofit corporation laws of the state in which the VA medical center which it supports is located. States that neither such corporation shall be considered to be owned by, or an agent or instrumentality of, the United States. (Sec. 3) Restates the purposes of the corporations, including with respect to their role in: (1) providing a flexible funding mechanism; and (2) residencies or similar programs. (Sec. 4) Modifies the composition of corporation boards of directors. Revises requirements concerning non-VA members of boards of directors of NRECs and MCRCs to: (1) state a minimum number who are not officers or employees of the federal government; and (2) expand the required areas of experience or expertise. Allows a corporation executive director to be an employee of the VA. Removes financial relationship restrictions from conflict of interest standards applicable to directors. (Sec. 5) Increases authorized corporate powers of the corporations to include entering into contracts and setting fees for education and training facilitated through a corporation. (Sec. 7) Revises annual report procedures to modify the thresholds for the obtaining of audits and require submission of an Internal Revenue Service return form applicable to organizations exempt from income tax. Revises conflict of interest policies applicable to directors, officers, and employees of a corporation to apply the policy adopted by the corporation (under current law, they are subject to federal laws and regulations applicable to federal employees). Revises requirements for a report to Congress to increase the threshold for providing information identifying payees of the corporation. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Armed forces and national security | 2009-06-09 | sec amends federal provisions concerning establishment department_of_veterans_affairs medical facilities nonprofit research education corporations nrecs allow nrec facilitate conduct research education medical center states nrec shall known multi medical center research corporation mcrc allows nrec act mcrc nrec board directors approve resolution permitting nrec act mcrc secretary veterans_affairs approves resolution requires nrec mcrc corporation established accordance nonprofit corporation laws state medical center supports located states corporation shall considered owned agent instrumentality united_states sec restates purposes corporations including respect role providing flexible funding mechanism residencies similar programs sec modifies composition corporation boards directors revises requirements concerning non members boards directors nrecs mcrcs state minimum number officers employees federal government expand required areas experience expertise allows corporation executive director employee removes financial relationship restrictions conflict interest standards applicable directors sec increases authorized corporate powers corporations include entering contracts setting fees education training facilitated corporation sec revises annual report procedures modify thresholds obtaining audits require submission internal_revenue_service return form applicable organizations exempt income tax revises conflict interest policies applicable directors officers employees corporation apply policy adopted corporation current law subject federal laws regulations applicable federal employees revises requirements report congress increase threshold providing information identifying payees corporation |
111-HR-3131 | Prohibits making any criminal penalty apply for refusing or willfully neglecting to answer questions (except with respect to the respondent's name and contact information, the date of the response, and the number of people living or staying at the address) in connection with the American Community Survey conducted by the Secretary of Commerce. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Crime and law enforcement | 2009-07-08 | prohibits making criminal penalty apply refusing willfully neglecting answer questions respect respondent contact information date response number people living staying address connection american_community_survey conducted secretary commerce |
111-HR-3666 | Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions allowing a tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local government by: (1) increasing the amount of benefits excludible; and (2) extending such tax exclusion through 2013. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-09-29 | amends internal revenue code provisions allowing tax exclusion benefits paid volunteer firefighters emergency medical providers states local government increasing benefits excludible extending tax exclusion |
111-HR-5134 | Groundwork USA Trust Act of 2010 - Establishes the Groundwork USA Trust Program. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Groundwork USA national office, to award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to: (1) provide training, research, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations to facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation; (2) reclaim vacant and derelict lands for conservation, recreation, and economic development; (3) clean up and care for neglected areas; (4) return brownfields to economically productive use; (5) integrate environmental education, food security, health and fitness, resource management, and job training; (6) encourage businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and communities to work together for sustainable environmental care and enhancement; (7) support businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and communities in efforts to improve their local environment; (8) acquire real property and buildings to rehabilitate and improve upon for the local community and perform maintenance on such property and buildings; and (9) develop programs that encourage regional and national partnering with other environmental organizations. Limits the maximum amount for a grant award under the program to $400,000 for any fiscal year. Requires annual reporting by grant recipients. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Environmental protection | 2010-04-22 | establishes authorizes secretary interior consultation national office award grants eligible nonprofit organizations provide training research technical assistance individuals organizations facilitate inventory brownfield sites site assessments remediation brownfield sites community involvement site preparation reclaim vacant derelict lands conservation recreation economic development clean care neglected areas return brownfields economically productive use integrate environmental education food security health fitness resource management job training encourage businesses local governments nonprofits communities work sustainable environmental care enhancement support businesses local governments nonprofits communities efforts improve local environment acquire real property buildings rehabilitate improve local community perform maintenance property buildings develop programs encourage regional national partnering environmental organizations limits maximum grant award program fiscal year requires annual reporting grant recipients |
111-HR-6241 | Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act or the STOP Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the program to reduce underage drinking by: (1) expressing the sense of Congress that the age-21 minimum drinking law has been an effective public health and safety policy and has reduced drinking and driving traffic fatalities; (2) expanding the national media campaign to prevent underage drinking; (3) authorizing the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in coordination with the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to make supplemental grants to eligible entities to enhance collaboration between communities and institutions of higher education to prevent and reduce underage alcohol use; (4) requiring the Administrator to make grants to professional pediatric provider organizations to increase effective practices, including the screening of children and adolescents for alcohol use, to reduce the prevalence of alcohol use among individuals under the age of 21, including college students; (5) expanding data collection and research activites with respect to underage drinking; and (6) requiring the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a review of the research on the influence of drinking alcohol on adolescent brain development and the public policy implications of such research. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Health | 2010-09-29 | truth preventing drinking act stop act amends public health service act revise expand program reduce drinking expressing sense congress minimum drinking law effective public health safety policy reduced drinking driving traffic fatalities expanding national media campaign prevent drinking authorizing administrator substance_abuse_and_mental_health_services_administration coordination director office_of_national_drug_control_policy supplemental grants eligible entities enhance collaboration communities institutions higher education prevent reduce alcohol use requiring administrator grants professional pediatric provider organizations increase effective practices including screening children adolescents alcohol use reduce prevalence alcohol use individuals age including college students expanding data collection research respect drinking requiring national_academy_of_sciences conduct review research influence drinking alcohol adolescent brain development public policy implications research |
111-S-112 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain support organizations for tax-exempt teaching hospitals to acquire debt secured by income-producing real property used to provide financial support for such hospitals. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2009-01-06 | amends internal revenue code allow certain support organizations tax exempt teaching hospitals acquire debt secured income producing real property provide financial support hospitals |
111-S-268 | Green-Collar Youth Jobs, Education, and Training Stimulus Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Labor to expand the Job Corps program to: (1) establish a Green Job Corps program that provides for the development of academic skills and paid jobs in green-collar industries to create a corps of energy- and environmentally-conscious consumers; and (2) award YouthBuild Build Green Grants and Green-Collar Youth Opportunity Grants to eligible entities and organizations to provide eligible youth with education, jobs, and training in green-collar industries, including the weatherization and energy retrofitting of low-income homes and buildings. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Labor and employment | 2009-01-15 | training stimulus act authorizes appropriations secretary labor expand job_corps program establish program provides development academic skills paid jobs green industries create corps energy- environmentally conscious consumers award eligible entities organizations provide eligible youth education jobs training green industries including weatherization energy retrofitting low income homes buildings |
111-S-277 | Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2014. Title I: Amendments to National and Community Service Act of 1990 - Revises under the NCSA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service, also known as Learn and Serve programs; (2) National Service Trust programs, also known as AmeriCorps; (3) the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program; and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Subtitle A: Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions) - (Sec. 1101) Adds to NCSA purposes: (1) providing year-round opportunities in service-learning; (2) involving program participants in emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery; (3) increasing service opportunities for retiring professionals; (4) encouraging service by individuals age 55 or older and continued service by national service alumni; (5) focusing national service on the areas of national need such service has the capacity to address; (6) assisting social entrepreneurs and nonprofit community organizations in addressing national and local challenges; (7) leveraging federal investments to increase other public and private resources directed toward such challenges; and (8) supporting institutions of higher education (IHEs) that engage students in service-learning. (Sec. 1102) Adds definitions of Alaska Native-serving institutions, approved silver scholar positions, approved summer of service positions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, authorizing committees, community-based entities, disadvantaged youth, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges or universities, medically underserved populations, Native American-serving, nontribal institutions, Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, predominantly Black Institutions, principles of scientific research, qualified organizations, scientifically valid research, territories, tribally controlled colleges or universities, and veterans. Subtitle B: Amendments to Subtitle B (Learn and Serve America) - (Sec. 1201) Revises the School-Based programs for elementary and secondary school students (part of the Learn and Serve programs) to eliminate the current competitive grant portion of such programs. Requires the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) to allocate appropriated funds to states, after reserving from 2% to 3% for Indian tribes and territories, pursuant to a formula that takes into account a state's share of school age youth and funds received under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Sets a minimum grant of $75,000 per state for School-Based programs when fiscal year appropriations for the School-Based programs exceed $50 million. Authorizes grants to be used for the development of civic engagement programs dealing with our nation's history and government. Limits the Corporation's share of costs for new School-Based programs to 80% for their first year, 65% for their second year, and 50% thereafter. Permits certain schools receiving funds under ESEA title I to use such funds to cover their share of program costs. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. (Sec. 1202) Revises the Higher Education Innovative programs (part of the Learn and Serve programs) that award grants to IHEs and partnerships of IHEs and nonprofit organizations for the provision of community service-learning opportunities to postsecondary school students. Allows the use of grant funds for the inclusion of service-learning as a key component not only of preservice teacher education, but also of education in other fields, such as medicine, criminal justice, or public policy. Directs the Corporation, to the extent practicable, to give special consideration to applications submitted by, or partnerships that include, IHEs serving primarily low-income populations, including predominantly Black institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Native American-serving, nontribal institutions, Alaska Native-serving institutions, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and community colleges serving predominantly minority populations. Requires that grantee IHEs meet the minimum requirement set by the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the participation of federal work-study students in community service activities. Establishes a Campuses of Service program under which the Corporation annually designates up to 25 IHEs, from among institutions nominated by State Commissions on National and Community Service (State Commissions), as recipients of funding to develop exemplary service-learning programs or disseminate them to other IHEs. (Sec. 1203) Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Community-Based Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing grants to states, nonprofit organizations, territories, Indian tribes, IHEs, elementary or secondary schools, and local educational agencies (LEAs) to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and secondary, college, and graduate students; and (2) research and evaluate service-learning. Includes among allowable grant activities: (1) integrating service-learning programs into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula; (2) service-learning programs focused on energy conservation, emergency and disaster preparedness, and improving access to computers and other emerging technologies; and (3) involving high school age youth in the mentoring of middle school students. Authorizes new Summer of Service programs under which students who will be entering grades 6 through 12 at the end of the summer and complete 100 hours of community-based service learning summer projects become eligible for an educational award of up to $500 from funds deposited in the National Service Trust. Allows participants to earn a maximum of two summer of service educational awards. Authorizes new Youth Engagement Zone programs under which partnerships between community-based agencies, states, and LEAs that serve a high number or percentage of disadvantaged students engage students and out-of-school youth in service-learning addressing specific community challenges. Authorizes new Semester of Service programs that allow secondary school students, including a large number or percentage of disadvantaged students, to earn academic credit for a semester of coordinated school-based or community-based service-learning that totals at least 70 hours and addresses specific community challenges. Requires participants to spend at least a third of such time participating in field-based activities. Gives funding priority to programs that: (1) involve students and community stakeholders in their design and implementation; (2) operate in low-income or rural communities; and (3) utilize adult volunteers, including retired or retiring adults. Directs the Corporation to contract for a 10-year longitudinal study into the effect Learn and Serve programs have on participants' academic performance and commitment to public service. Requires the results of such study to be reported to Congress and made available to the public. Subtitle C: Amendments to Subtitle C (National Service Trust Program) - (Sec. 1301) Revises the National Service Trust (AmeriCorps) program to: (1) include territories as eligible grant recipients; (2) prohibit grants to federal agencies; and (3) require grant recipients to report any non-Corporation federal funding for their program. Directs the Corporation to develop and, subject to the availability of appropriations, implement a plan to establish the number of approved national service positions as 88,000 for FY2010, and increase them to 115,000 for FY2011, 140,000 for FY2012, 170,000 for FY2013, 200,000 for FY2014, 210,000 for FY2015, 235,000 for FY2016, and 250,000 for FY2017. (Sec. 1302) : Requires Americorps grant recipients and federal agencies operating or supporting national service programs to devote a portion of their funding to operating or supporting: (1) an Education Corps to address unmet educational needs; (2) a Healthy Futures Corps to address unmet health needs; (3) a Clean Energy Service Corps to address unmet environmental needs; (4) a Veterans Corps to address the unmet needs of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty; or (5) an Opportunity Corps to address the unmet needs of economically disadvantaged individuals. Sets forth authorized Americorps programs, including those that: (1) meet the development needs of rural communities; (2) engage citizens in public safety, health, and emergency preparedness services; (3) expand the number of mentors for disadvantaged and other youths; (4) provide life skills training, employment training, educational assistance, counseling, or a mentoring relationship with an adult volunteer to individuals who are mostly disadvantaged youth; and (5) reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth and adults. Authorizes AmeriCorps grantees to implement program models that include: (1) community corps programs that promote community unity through the use of organized teams that include participants with diverse backgrounds and abilities; (2) service programs that recruit individuals with special skills or provide participants with specialized preservice training; (3) campus based programs involving postsecondary school students; and (4) professional corps programs that recruit professionals for service positions that include salaries that are covered by public or private employers and may exceed the maximum living allowance. Requires AmeriCorps programs to meet or exceed specified performance indicators. Requires national service programs that provide tutoring to elementary and secondary school students to: (1) certify that tutors have obtained their high school diploma and successfully completed pre- and in-service tutor training; and (2) offer high quality curricula that meet state academic content standards. Requires national service programs that promote citizenship and civic engagement to meet guidelines, to be established by the Corporation, that are consistent with the principles on which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' citizenship programs are based. (Sec. 1303) Allows the Corporation to approve programs carried out by territories as national service programs that include education awards. (Sec. 1305) Increases the minimum and maximum grant the Corporation may make to states to operate State Commissions. Requires states to match such grants at least dollar-for-dollar, though the Corporation may allow certain alternative matches where a state demonstrates hardship or a new State Commission. Requires challenge grants for national service programs to be completely matched by private funds for an initial three-year grant period and matched by private amounts that are twice the grant amount thereafter. Allows the Corporation to permit the use of state or local funds as matching funds if private funds are unavailable. (Sec. 1306) Requires 62.7% the AmeriCorps funds allocated by the Corporation to be for competitive grants to states and national nonprofit organizations, 35.3% for state formula grants, at least 1% for Indian tribes, and 1% for territories. Establish a minimum state formula grant of $600,000 or 0.5% of the amount allocated for formula grants, whichever is greater. Allows the Corporation to provide fixed-amount grants to national service programs. Requires such grants to be significantly less than the reasonable and necessary costs of administering the national service programs receiving them. (Sec. 1307) Establishes the Educational Awards Only program, as part of the AmeriCorps program, allowing the Corporation to provide operational support, in the form of fixed-amount grants, to programs that have approved national service positions but do not otherwise receive AmeriCorps funds. Limits operational support to $600 per program participant, or $800 per participant for programs serving at least 50% disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1308) Requires the Corporation to reject applications for national service projects that replicate projects that are already receiving assistance or are described in pending applications. (Sec. 1310) Authorizes the Corporation, in awarding competitive Americorps grants to states and national nonprofit organizations, to give priority to certain national service programs recruiting veterans into service opportunities that promote community-based efforts to meet the unique needs of military families. (Sec. 1312) Requires the Corporation to place special emphasis on disadvantaged youth when selecting individuals to receive national service leadership training. (Sec. 1313) Allows individuals performing national service in disaster relief to continue to serve for 90 days after their term of service would otherwise end. (Sec. 1314) Reduces the national service living allowance by the amount of the federal work study award provided to individuals during their national service. Subtitle D: Amendments to Subtitle D (National Service Trust and Provision of National Service Educational Awards) - (Sec. 1401) Permits the Corporation to use National Service Trust funds to pay for the new Summer of Service and Silver Scholar educational awards authorized under subtitle B and subtitle H of this Act, respectively. (Sec. 1402) Prohibits individuals from receiving a national service educational award from the Trust if they complete less than 15% of their required term of service. Limits an individual's receipt of such awards to the aggregate value of two national service educational awards for full time service; but excludes Summer of Service educational awards from such calculation. Gives Summer of Service participants ten years to use their educational awards for such service. Gives individuals to whom national service or Silver Scholar educational awards are transferred ten years to use such awards (transferors have seven years to use them). (Sec. 1403) Requires the Corporation, when making educational awards, to rely on certifications by the selecting and supervising entities that the individuals in the approved national service positions have successfully completed their required term of service. (Sec. 1404) Sets the national service educational awards for full-time AmeriCorps, National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) participants at a level equal to the maximum available Pell Grant available to students under the Higher Education Act of 1965. (Sec. 1405) Permits the use of such awards to cover the costs of enrolling in educational institutions. Allows national service educational awards to be transferred to the children or grandchildren of award recipients who were 55 or older when they began their term of service. Subtitle E: Amendments to Subtitle E (National Civilian Community Corps) - (Sec. 1502) Renames the Civilian Community Corps Demonstration program as the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program. Permits the NCCC to operate nonresidential programs. (Sec. 1503) Makes individuals eligible for participation in the NCCC program (other than the summer program), if they will be at least 18 before the end of the calendar year in which they enroll, but are no more than 24 when they begin participating in the program. Requires the NCCC Director to take measures to increase the percentage of program participants who are disadvantaged youth toward 50% by 2012. (Sec. 1504) Requires, to the extent practicable, that at least 50% of the participants in the NCCC summer program are from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care. (Sec. 1505) Permits the Director to select Corps members with prior supervisory or service experience to be team leaders within NCCC units. Requires assignment of units to campuses, rather than camps, which shall be headed by campus directors, rather than camp superintendents. Requires campus locations to be cost-effective (as determined by a feasibility study), and distributed in a manner that allows Corps units to be easily deployed for disaster and emergency response. (Sec. 1506) Requires the Director to ensure, to the extent practicable, that each NCCC participant receives training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and other skills related to disaster preparedness and response. (Sec. 1507) Places a specific emphasis on NCCC projects that support infrastructure improvement, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Specifies additional federal agencies required to develop NCCC project proposals. (Sec. 1509) Makes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, rather than the NCCC Director, responsible for appointing a permanent cadre of NCCC supervisors and training instructors. Requires the CEO, in appointing members of the permanent cadre, to give consideration to retired and other former law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency personnel, and other individuals with backgrounds in disaster preparedness and recovery. Requires such cadre to receive training in working with disadvantaged youth. (Sec. 1513) Expands the NCCC Advisory Board to include the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Secretary of Transportation, the Chief of the United States Forest Service, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Secretary of Energy. Includes among the Board's activities helping to coordinate activities with the Corps, including disaster response activities. (Sec. 1514) Changes from annual to periodic the required evaluation of NCCC programs and subsequent report to Congress. Subtitle F: Amendments to Subtitle F (Administrative Provisions) - (Sec. 1603) Prohibits national service programs from existing solely to refer individuals to federal assistance programs or state assistance programs that receive federal funding. (Sec. 1604) Alters hearing and grievance procedures to: (1) allow the emergency suspension of national service assistance to grantees for up to three 30-day periods; and (2) require all grantees, not just states and localities, to establish grievance procedures. (Sec. 1605) Requires grantees that serve children to consult with parents when developing or operating their programs, and obtain written permission from parents when transporting minor children. (Sec. 1606) Adds to the duties of State Commissions in preparing national service plans for their states, to include such duties as developing measurable state goals and coordinating national service funding applications in the state. Requires states to develop comprehensive state service plans for volunteer service by adults age 55 or older. (Sec. 1607) Requires the Corporation to: (1) establish performance measures for national service grantees in consultation with such grantees; and (2) provide technical assistance to failing grantees who have received assistance for less than three years. Requires national service grantees to reach agreements with the Corporation on corrective action plans if they fail to achieve such measures. Provides for the reduction or termination of assistance to grantees who continue to fall short of performance standards after an agreed upon correction period. Allows the Corporation to reserve up to 1% of the total NCSA and DVSA program funds appropriated in a fiscal year for program accountability activities. (Sec. 1608) Directs the Corporation, in partnership with the National Conference on Citizenship, to select a set of civic health indicators to compose a Civic Health Index that enables states and communities to assess their civic health. Requires such partnership to: (1) evaluate and update the Index periodically; (2) issue a detailed report, at least annually, analyzing the civic health indicators which, to the extent practicable, include data on different demographic groups; and (3) arrange for the research and tracking of domestic and international volunteering. (Sec. 1611) Entitles the Inspector General of the Corporation to access to the records of national service program grantees relating to such assistance. (Sec. 1612) Requires the Corporation to consolidate or modify national service application procedures and reporting requirements. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) set sustainability goals for national service programs which are in writing; and (2) provide technical assistance to program sponsors in acquiring and leveraging non-federal funds. Limits the Corporation's national service grants or agreements to three years, unless a different term is specifically authorized. Limits Corporation grants for national service programs to $18,000 per full-time national service position, with adjustments for inflation. Requires entities that select individuals for national service positions to run criminal background checks on such individuals. Prohibits sex offenders, murderers, and those who make false statements in connection with such background checks from serving. Subtitle G: Amendments to Subtitle G (Corporation for National and Community Service) - (Sec. 1701) Allows voting members of the Corporation's Board of Directors whose term expires to continue serving until their successor takes office, but no longer than one year after their term expires. (Sec. 1702) States that it is the Board's responsibility to set overall policy for the Corporation. Requires the Board to review the CEO's budget proposal in advance of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and review the CEO's performance annually. (Sec. 1703) Increases the compensation of the Corporation's CEO by 3%. (Sec. 1704) Requires the Corporation's CEO to: (1) submit a plan to the Board for reaching the goal of 50% full-time approved national service positions by 2012; (2) bolster public awareness of, and recruitment efforts for, the wide range of service opportunities for all citizens; (3) identify and implement recruitment methods that increase the diversity of national service participants and program sponsors; (4) identify and implement recruitment strategies and training programs for bilingual volunteers in the DVSA's National Senior Service Corps; and (5) obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in evaluating applications to the Corporation for assistance. Allows the CEO to solicit funds to support outreach and recruitment efforts. (Sec. 1705) Gives the CEO authority to appoint and determine the compensation of the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer. (Sec. 1706) Allows the Corporation to enter into personal services contracts for national service research, evaluation, and public awareness activities. (Sec. 1707) Allows the Corporation to solicit and accept the donation of services from individuals or organizations. (Sec. 1708) Allows the CEO to delegate programmatic functions to states in order to increase the efficiency or oversight of a national service program. (Sec. 1709) Directs the Corporation to study and report to Congress on the involvement of veterans in national service programs. (Sec. 1710) Requires the Corporation to study national service programs for displaced workers to identify how existing programs could better serve such workers and communities that have been adversely affected by plant closings and job losses, and then implement a pilot program based on the study's findings. (Sec. 1711) Directs the Corporation to study the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing a data matching system to verify an individual's claim to be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien, and thus eligible for a national service educational award, by using information in the possession of other federal agencies. Authorizes the Corporation to implement a pilot data matching program based on the study's findings. Subtitle H: Amendments to Subtitle H (Investment for Quality and Innovation) - (Sec. 1802) Requires the Corporation to conduct a nationwide Call To Service campaign to encourage everyone to perform public service in the nonprofit sector or government, or by volunteering. Authorizes the Corporation to undertake appropriate ceremonies and activities to observe September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. (Sec. 1803) Repeals the Military Installation Conversion Demonstration programs and the Special Demonstration Project in Alaska. (Sec. 1805) Establishes a ServeAmerica Fellowships program which directs the Corporation to provide formula grants to states that enable them to award fellowships to individuals they have chosen to participate in service projects, run by nonprofit organizations, which address certain areas of national need. Includes as ServeAmerica areas of national need: (1) the education of economically disadvantaged students; (2) access to health care; (3) energy efficiency and natural resource conservation; (4) economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals; and (5) disaster preparedness and response. Requires the number of ServeAmerica positions to increase from 500 for FY2010 to 1,500 for FY2014. Makes ServeAmerica Fellows eligible for national service educational awards. Authorizes the Corporation to award fixed-amount grants to community-based nonprofit organizations to carry out a Silver Scholarship Grant Program which provides $1,000 scholarships to individuals age 55 or older who complete at least 250 hours of service in a year in an area of national need. Establishes an Encore Fellowships program providing one-year fellowships to individuals age 55 or older who are placed with nonprofit organizations to serve in areas of national need and receive training to transition to public service employment in the nonprofit sector or government. Provides matching grants to the nonprofit organizations with which Encore Fellows are placed. Requires the Corporation to conduct an independent evaluation of the Silver Scholarship and Encore Fellowships programs and widely disseminate the results to the service community. (Sec. 1806) Establishes a National Service Reserve Corps of individuals who have completed a term of national service or are veterans and are interested in being deployed, for 30-day periods, in response to national disasters and emergencies. Requires the Corporation to develop or contract for the development of a database of all National Service Reserve Corps members and all nonprofit organizations certified to participate in the program. (Sec. 1807) Directs the Corporation to establish a Social Innovation Funds grant program awarding competitive, renewable, five-year matching grants to existing grantmaking institutions or partnerships between such institutions and state or local governments which will use the grants to provide competitive, three-to-five year matching subgrants to community organizations for use in supporting new initiatives or replicating or expanding proven initiatives in low-income communities. Requires Fund grantees to be focused on improving measurable outcomes relating to: (1) the education of disadvantaged students; (2) child and youth development; (3) economic opportunity for the disadvantaged; (4) health; (5) resource conservation and environmental quality; (6) energy efficiency; (7) civic engagement; or (8) crime reduction. Authorizes the Corporation to reserve program funds for: (1) direct grants to community organizations serving low-income communities or addressing one of the issue areas listed above in geographical areas with the highest need in such area; and (2) researching and evaluating the use of program funds. (Sec. 1808) Replaces the current Clearinghouse program with one that requires the Corporation to provide assistance to entities for the establishment of one or more clearinghouses providing information, research, and training services designed to enhance service-learning and national service programs. Creates a Volunteer Generation Fund program requiring the Corporation to award competitive grants to a state commission or a nonprofit organization to increase the number of volunteers available to address state and local priorities with regard to areas of national need, including statewide volunteer initiatives. Subtitle I: Training and Technical Assistance - (Sec. 1821) Creates a new subtitle to the NCSA, consolidating training and technical assistance provisions of the NCSA and DVSA that require the Corporation to provide such assistance to NCSA and DVSA programs. Gives priority to programs where services are needed most, that focus on service opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas, or that seek a service component combining students, out-of-school youth, and older adults as participants providing community services. Subtitle J: Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation) - (Sec. 1831) Eliminates federal funding for the Points of Light Foundation. Subtitle K: Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations) - (Sec. 1841) Authorizes: (1) $97 million for subtitle B's Learn and Serve programs for FY2010 and such sums as may be necessary for FY20011-FY2014; (2) such sums as may be necessary for subtitles C, D, E, and H for FY2010-FY2014; and (3) $51 million for NCSA administration and financial assistance to State Commissions for FY2010 and such sums as may be necessary for FY2011-FY2014. Reserves up to 2.5% of the amounts appropriated under subtitles B, C, and H of title I of the NCSA and titles I and II of the DVSA for: (1) School-Based service-learning improvement initiatives with the Secretary of Education; (2) Civic Health Index activities; and (3) training and technical assistance under subtitle I. Title II: Amendments to the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 - Revises under DVSA: (1) the VISTA program; and (2) the National Senior Volunteer Corps (Senior Corps), including the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent program, and the Senior Companion program. Subtitle A: National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs - Chapter 1: Volunteers in Service to America - (Sec. 2102) Amends the VISTA program under part A of title I of the DVSA to include the Northern Mariana Islands as a recipient of program services. Adds to the work to which VISTA volunteers may be assigned: (1) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (2) addressing mental illness; (3) assisting with the reintegration of formerly incarcerated youth and adults into society; (4) financial literacy and planning programs in low-income communities; (5) before- and afterschool programs serving children in low-income communities; (6) community economic development initiatives; (7) assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining access to support services; and (8) health and wellness services to low-income and underserved communities. Gives priority to the recruitment of low-income youth. Authorizes public or nonprofit organizations to pay all or a portion of the costs of supporting the service of VISTA volunteers. (Sec. 2103) Establishes a minimum monthly stipend for VISTA volunteers of $125 and a maximum monthly stipend of $150, subject to the availability of funds. Allows the Director to provide a stipend of $250 per month for volunteer leaders. (Sec. 2104) Eliminates the VISTA Literacy Corps program. Chapter 2: University Year for VISTA - (Sec. 2121) Eliminates the University Year for VISTA program. Chapter 3: Special Volunteer Programs - (Sec. 2132) Eliminates the Literacy Challenge Grants program. Subtitle B: National Senior Service Corps - (Sec. 2141) Amends title II of the DVSA to rename the National Senior Volunteer Corps program the National Senior Service Corps (NSSC) program. (Sec. 2143) Amends the Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP) to eliminate the priority given to RSVP participation by volunteers who are 60 or older. Requires RSVP programs to be designed and implemented with the advice of experts in the field of service being offered, as well as with those who have expertise in the management of volunteers and the needs of older individuals. (Sec. 2144) Amends the Foster Grandparent program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. Authorizes providers to determine whether it is in the best interest of a disabled child and foster grandparent to continue their relationship after the child reaches age 21. Requires foster grandparent replacements to be determined through the mutual agreement of all parties providing services to the child. Increases the minimum stipend provided to low-income foster grandparents to $3 an hour. Redefines low-income foster grandparents as those whose income does not exceed 200% of the poverty level. Reduces restrictions on Foster Grandparent program participation by volunteers who are not low-income persons. (Sec. 2145) Amends the Senior Companion program to lower the minimum age for program volunteers from 60 to 55. (Sec. 2146) Alters the list of RSVP, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs of national significance. Adds to such list programs that support: (1) drug abuse rehabilitation and treatment; (2) mentoring for low-income youth; (3) energy conservation and environmental protection; and (4) crime prevention activities directed toward low-income or formerly incarcerated youth. Allows NSSC programs to accept donations. Subtitle C: Administration and Coordination - (Sec. 2151) Prohibits volunteer activities under the DVSA from displacing volunteers who are not participants under the national service laws. (Sec. 2153) Includes the Northern Mariana Islands in DVSA programs. Subtitle D: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 2161) Authorizes: (1) $100 million for the VISTA program for FY2010; (2) $70 million for the RSVP for FY2010; (3) $115 million for the Foster Grandparent Program for FY2010; and (4) $55 million for the Senior Companion program for FY2010. Authorizes necessary appropriations for these programs and activities for FY2011-FY2014. Authorizes such sums as may be necessary for the Special Volunteer (under part C of title I of the DVSA) and NSSC demonstration programs for FY2010-FY2014. Reauthorizes appropriations for the administration and evaluation of DVSA programs through FY2014. Title III: Technical Amendments to Tables of Contents - (Sec. 3101) Makes technical amendments to the respective tables of contents of the NCSA and the DVSA. Title IV: Amendments to Other Laws - (Sec. 4101) Makes a technical amendment to the Inspector General Act of 1978. Title V: Volunteers for Prosperity Program - (Sec. 5103) Requires the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity (VfP) of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a VfPServe program providing skilled professionals with fixed-amount stipends to offset their costs of volunteering abroad to address specified VfP objectives aimed at ameliorating living conditions in developing countries. Lists those objectives as: (1) eliminating extreme poverty; (2) reducing world hunger and malnutrition; (3) increasing access to safe potable water; (4) enacting universal education; (5) reducing child mortality and childhood diseases; (6) combating the spread of preventable diseases; (7) providing educational and work skill support for girls and empowering women to achieve independence; (8) creating sustainable business and entrepreneurial opportunities; and (9) increasing access to information technology. Requires VfP volunteers to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for their stipend through the organization with which they are serving or by raising private funds. Authorizes $10 million for the VfP program for each fiscal year from FY2010-FY2014, with 90% of that amount devoted to VfP expansion and 10% to VfP management. Title VI: Effective Date - (Sec. 6101) Makes this Act effective upon enactment, unless specifically provided otherwise. (Sec. 6102) Applies changes made by this Act in the terms and conditions of terms of service and other service assignments under the national service laws (including the amount of the education award) only to individuals who enroll or otherwise begin service assignments later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, except when otherwise agreed upon by all interested parties. 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service learning programs disseminate ihes sec establishes new learn serve program providing grants states nonprofit organizations territories indian tribes ihes elementary secondary schools local educational agencies leas provide community service learning opportunities elementary secondary college graduate students research evaluate service learning includes allowable grant activities integrating service learning programs science technology engineering mathematics stem curricula service learning programs focused energy conservation emergency disaster preparedness improving access computers emerging technologies involving high school age youth mentoring middle school students authorizes new summer_of_service programs students entering grades end summer complete hours community based service learning summer projects eligible educational award funds deposited national_service_trust allows participants earn maximum summer service educational awards authorizes new youth engagement zone programs partnerships community based agencies states leas serve high number percentage disadvantaged students engage students school youth service learning addressing specific community challenges authorizes new programs allow secondary school students including large number percentage disadvantaged students earn academic credit semester coordinated school based community based service learning totals hours addresses specific community challenges requires participants spend time participating field based activities gives funding priority programs involve students community stakeholders design implementation operate low income rural communities utilize adult volunteers including retired retiring adults directs corporation contract year longitudinal study effect learn serve programs participants academic performance commitment public service requires results study reported congress available public subtitle amendments subtitle sec revises national_service_trust americorps program include territories eligible grant recipients prohibit grants federal agencies require grant recipients report federal funding program directs corporation develop subject availability appropriations implement plan establish number approved national service positions fy2010 increase fy2011 fy2012 fy2013 fy2014 fy2015 fy2016 fy2017 sec grant recipients federal agencies operating supporting national service programs portion funding operating supporting address unmet educational needs address unmet health needs address unmet environmental needs address unmet needs veterans members armed_forces active duty address unmet needs economically disadvantaged individuals sets forth authorized americorps programs including meet development needs rural communities engage citizens public safety health emergency preparedness services expand number mentors disadvantaged youths provide life skills training employment training educational assistance counseling mentoring relationship adult volunteer individuals disadvantaged youth reduce recidivism engaging court involved youth adults authorizes americorps grantees implement program models include community corps programs promote community unity use organized teams include participants diverse backgrounds abilities service programs recruit individuals special skills provide participants specialized preservice training campus based programs involving postsecondary school students professional corps programs recruit professionals service positions include salaries covered public private employers exceed maximum living allowance requires americorps programs meet exceed specified performance indicators requires national service programs provide tutoring elementary secondary school students certify obtained high school diploma successfully completed pre- service training offer high quality curricula meet state academic content standards requires national service programs promote citizenship civic engagement meet guidelines established corporation consistent principles citizenship programs based sec allows corporation approve programs carried territories national service programs include education awards sec increases minimum maximum grant corporation states operate requires states match grants dollar dollar corporation allow certain alternative matches state demonstrates hardship new requires challenge grants national service programs completely matched private funds initial year grant period matched private amounts twice grant allows corporation permit use state local funds matching funds private funds unavailable sec requires americorps funds allocated corporation competitive grants states national nonprofit organizations state formula grants indian tribes territories establish minimum state formula grant allocated formula grants whichever greater allows corporation provide fixed grants national service programs requires grants significantly reasonable necessary costs administering national service programs receiving sec establishes educational awards program americorps program allowing corporation provide operational support form fixed grants programs approved national service positions receive americorps funds limits operational support program participant participant programs serving disadvantaged youth sec requires corporation reject applications national service projects replicate projects receiving assistance described pending applications sec authorizes corporation awarding competitive americorps grants states national nonprofit organizations priority certain national service programs recruiting veterans service opportunities promote community based efforts meet unique needs military families sec requires corporation place special emphasis disadvantaged youth selecting individuals receive national service leadership training sec allows individuals performing national service disaster relief continue serve days term service end sec reduces national service living allowance federal work study award provided individuals national service subtitle amendments subtitle national_service_trust sec permits corporation use national_service_trust funds pay new summer_of_service educational awards authorized subtitle subtitle act respectively sec prohibits individuals receiving national service educational award trust complete required term service limits individual receipt awards aggregate value national service educational awards time service excludes summer_of_service educational awards calculation participants years use educational awards service gives individuals national service educational awards transferred years use awards transferors seven years use sec requires corporation making educational awards rely certifications selecting supervising entities individuals approved national service positions successfully completed required term service sec sets national service educational awards time americorps national_civilian_community_corps nccc volunteers service america vista participants level equal maximum available pell_grant available students higher education act sec permits use awards cover costs enrolling educational institutions allows national service educational awards transferred children grandchildren award recipients older began term service subtitle amendments subtitle national_civilian_community_corps sec renames program national_civilian_community_corps nccc program permits nccc operate nonresidential programs sec makes individuals eligible participation nccc program summer program end calendar year enroll begin participating program requires nccc director measures increase percentage program participants disadvantaged youth sec requires extent practicable participants nccc summer program economically ethnically diverse backgrounds including youth foster care sec permits director select corps members prior supervisory service experience team leaders nccc units requires assignment units campuses camps shall headed campus directors camp superintendents requires campus locations cost effective determined feasibility study distributed manner allows corps units easily deployed disaster emergency response sec requires director ensure extent practicable nccc participant receives training cardiopulmonary resuscitation cpr aid skills related disaster preparedness response sec places specific emphasis nccc projects support infrastructure improvement energy conservation urban rural development specifies additional federal agencies required develop nccc project proposals sec makes chief executive officer ceo corporation nccc director responsible appointing permanent cadre nccc supervisors training instructors requires ceo appointing members permanent cadre consideration retired law enforcement fire rescue emergency personnel individuals backgrounds disaster preparedness recovery requires cadre receive training working disadvantaged youth sec expands include administrator federal_emergency_management_agency fema secretary transportation chief united_states_forest_service administrator environmental_protection_agency epa secretary energy includes board activities helping coordinate activities corps including disaster response activities sec changes annual periodic required evaluation nccc programs subsequent report congress subtitle amendments subtitle administrative provisions sec prohibits national service programs existing solely refer individuals federal assistance programs state assistance programs receive federal funding sec alters hearing grievance procedures allow emergency suspension national service assistance grantees day periods require grantees states localities establish grievance procedures sec requires grantees serve children consult parents developing operating programs obtain written permission parents transporting minor children sec adds duties preparing national service plans states include duties developing measurable state goals coordinating national service funding applications state requires states develop comprehensive state service plans volunteer service adults age older sec requires corporation establish performance measures national service grantees consultation grantees provide technical assistance failing grantees received assistance years requires national service grantees reach agreements corporation corrective action plans fail achieve measures provides reduction termination assistance grantees continue fall short performance standards agreed correction period allows corporation reserve total dvsa program funds appropriated fiscal year program accountability activities sec directs corporation partnership select set civic health indicators civic health index enables states communities assess civic health requires partnership evaluate update index periodically issue detailed report annually analyzing civic health indicators extent practicable include data different demographic groups arrange research tracking domestic international volunteering sec entitles inspector general corporation access records national service program grantees relating assistance sec requires corporation consolidate modify national service application procedures reporting requirements authorizes corporation set sustainability goals national service programs writing provide technical assistance program sponsors acquiring leveraging non federal funds limits corporation national service grants agreements years different term specifically authorized grants national service programs time national service position adjustments inflation requires entities select individuals national service positions run criminal background checks individuals prohibits sex offenders false statements connection background checks serving subtitle amendments sec allows voting members term expires continue serving successor takes office longer year term expires sec states board responsibility set overall policy corporation requires board review ceo budget proposal advance submission office_of_management_and_budget omb review ceo performance annually sec increases compensation corporation ceo sec requires corporation ceo submit plan board reaching goal time approved national service positions bolster public awareness recruitment efforts wide range service opportunities citizens identify implement recruitment methods increase diversity national service participants program sponsors identify implement recruitment strategies training programs bilingual volunteers dvsa obtain opinions peer reviewers evaluating applications corporation assistance allows ceo solicit funds support outreach recruitment efforts sec gives ceo authority appoint determine compensation corporation chief financial officer sec allows corporation enter personal services contracts national service research evaluation public awareness activities sec allows corporation solicit accept donation services individuals organizations sec allows ceo delegate programmatic functions states order increase efficiency oversight national service program sec directs corporation study report congress involvement veterans national service programs sec requires corporation study national service programs displaced workers identify existing programs better serve workers communities adversely affected plant closings job losses implement pilot program based study findings sec directs corporation study feasibility effectiveness implementing data matching system verify individual claim citizen national lawful permanent resident alien eligible national service educational award information possession federal agencies authorizes corporation implement pilot data matching program based study findings subtitle amendments subtitle investment quality innovation sec requires corporation conduct nationwide service campaign encourage perform public service nonprofit sector government volunteering authorizes corporation undertake appropriate ceremonies activities observe september 11th national day service sec repeals military installation conversion demonstration programs alaska sec establishes program directs corporation provide formula grants states enable award fellowships individuals chosen participate service projects run nonprofit organizations address certain areas national need includes areas national need education economically disadvantaged students access health care energy efficiency natural resource conservation economic opportunities economically disadvantaged individuals disaster preparedness response requires number positions increase fy2010 fy2014 makes fellows eligible national service educational awards authorizes corporation award fixed grants community based nonprofit organizations carry silver scholarship grant program provides scholarships individuals age older complete hours service year area national need establishes encore_fellowships program providing year fellowships individuals age older placed nonprofit organizations serve areas national need receive training transition public service employment nonprofit sector government provides matching grants nonprofit organizations placed requires corporation conduct independent evaluation encore_fellowships programs widely disseminate results service community sec individuals completed term national service veterans interested deployed day periods response national disasters emergencies requires corporation develop contract development database members nonprofit organizations certified participate program sec directs corporation establish grant program awarding competitive renewable year matching grants existing institutions partnerships institutions state local governments use grants provide competitive year matching subgrants community organizations use supporting new initiatives replicating expanding proven initiatives low income communities requires fund grantees focused improving measurable outcomes relating education disadvantaged students child youth development economic opportunity disadvantaged health resource conservation environmental quality energy efficiency civic engagement crime reduction authorizes corporation reserve program funds direct grants community organizations serving low income communities addressing issue areas listed geographical areas highest need area researching evaluating use program funds sec replaces current clearinghouse program requires corporation provide assistance entities establishment clearinghouses providing information research training services designed enhance service learning national service programs creates volunteer generation fund program requiring corporation award competitive grants state commission nonprofit organization increase number volunteers available address state local priorities regard areas national need including statewide volunteer initiatives subtitle training technical assistance sec creates new subtitle consolidating training technical assistance provisions dvsa require corporation provide assistance dvsa programs gives priority programs services needed focus service opportunities underserved rural urban areas seek service component combining students school youth older adults participants providing community services subtitle repeal title iii points light foundation sec eliminates federal funding amendments title authorization appropriations sec authorizes million subtitle learn serve programs fy2010 sums necessary sums necessary subtitles fy2010 fy2014 million administration financial assistance fy2010 sums necessary fy2011 fy2014 reserves amounts appropriated subtitles title titles dvsa school based service learning improvement initiatives secretary education index activities training technical assistance subtitle amendments domestic_volunteer_service_act revises dvsa vista program national senior volunteer corps senior corps including retired senior volunteer program foster_grandparent program senior companion program subtitle national volunteer programs chapter volunteers service america sec amends vista program title dvsa include northern_mariana islands recipient program services adds work vista volunteers assigned drug abuse rehabilitation treatment addressing mental illness assisting reintegration incarcerated youth adults society financial literacy planning programs low income communities before- afterschool programs serving children low income communities community economic development initiatives assistance veterans families obtaining access support services health wellness services low income underserved communities gives priority recruitment low income youth authorizes public nonprofit organizations pay portion costs supporting service vista volunteers sec establishes minimum monthly stipend vista volunteers maximum monthly stipend subject availability funds allows director provide stipend month volunteer leaders sec eliminates program chapter university year vista sec eliminates university year vista program chapter special sec program subtitle sec amends title dvsa rename national senior volunteer_corps program program sec amends retired senior volunteer program eliminate priority given participation volunteers older requires programs designed implemented advice experts field service offered expertise management volunteers needs older individuals sec amends foster grandparent program lower minimum age program volunteers authorizes providers determine best interest disabled child foster grandparent continue relationship child reaches age requires foster grandparent replacements determined mutual agreement parties providing services child increases minimum stipend provided low income foster grandparents hour redefines low income foster grandparents income exceed poverty level reduces restrictions foster_grandparent program participation volunteers low income persons sec amends senior companion program lower minimum age program volunteers sec alters list foster_grandparent senior companion programs national significance adds list programs support drug abuse rehabilitation treatment mentoring low income youth energy conservation environmental protection crime prevention activities directed low income incarcerated youth allows programs accept donations subtitle administration coordination sec prohibits volunteer activities dvsa displacing volunteers participants national service laws sec includes northern_mariana_islands dvsa programs subtitle authorization appropriations sec authorizes million vista program fy2010 million fy2010 million fy2010 million senior companion program fy2010 authorizes necessary appropriations programs activities fy2011 fy2014 authorizes sums necessary special volunteer title dvsa demonstration programs fy2010 fy2014 reauthorizes appropriations administration evaluation dvsa programs fy2014 title iii technical amendments tables contents sec makes technical amendments respective tables contents dvsa title amendments laws sec makes technical amendment inspector general act title volunteers prosperity program sec requires international_development usaid implement program providing skilled professionals fixed stipends offset costs volunteering abroad address specified objectives aimed living conditions developing countries lists objectives eliminating extreme poverty reducing world hunger malnutrition increasing access safe potable water enacting universal education reducing child mortality childhood diseases combating spread preventable diseases providing educational work skill support girls empowering women achieve independence creating sustainable business entrepreneurial opportunities increasing access information technology requires volunteers provide dollar dollar match stipend organization serving raising private funds authorizes million program fiscal year fy2010 fy2014 devoted expansion management title effective date sec makes act effective enactment specifically provided sec applies changes act terms conditions terms service service assignments national service laws including education award individuals enroll begin service assignments later days enactment act agreed interested parties applies changes act terms conditions grants contracts agreements national service laws agreements entered later days enactment act agreed parties agreements |
111-S-465 | Semester of Service Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to direct the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service to award competitive matching grants to local educational agencies or their nonprofit partners and, through them, competitive subgrants to schools or their nonprofit partners for Semester of Service programs that allow high school juniors and seniors to earn academic credit for service-learning that meets unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs in their communities. Gives grant priority to applicants that propose to direct subgrants toward programs at schools that receive school improvement funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Requires Semester of Service programs to engage youth in service-learning for a minimum of 70 hours over a minimum of 12 weeks and have: (1) a weekly classroom-based component that is integrated into schools' regular curricula and aligned with applicable state academic content standards; and (2) a field-based component covering at least 24 of the minimum 70 hours. Directs the Chief Executive Officer to reserve funds for: (1) competitive grants to Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands for such programs; (2) technical assistance and training to grantees and subgrantees, and program outreach activities; and (3) independent evaluations of the programs. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2009-02-24 | national_and_community_service_act direct chief executive officer corporation_for_national_and_community_service award competitive matching grants local educational agencies nonprofit partners competitive subgrants schools nonprofit partners programs allow high school seniors earn academic credit service learning meets unmet human educational environmental public safety needs communities gives grant priority applicants propose direct subgrants programs schools receive school improvement funds title elementary secondary education act requires semester service programs engage youth service learning minimum hours minimum weeks weekly classroom based component integrated schools regular curricula aligned applicable state academic content standards field based component covering minimum hours directs chief executive officer reserve funds competitive grants indian tribes native hawaiian organizations american_samoa guam northern_mariana islands programs technical assistance training grantees subgrantees program outreach activities independent evaluations programs |
111-S-466 | Summer of Service Act of 2009 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create Summer of Service programs providing at least 100 hours of summer community service learning opportunities to youth who will subsequently enroll in grades six through nine. Requires the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide competitive three-year grants to: (1) states under a State Grant program; and (2) public or private organizations under a National Direct Grant program, when a state does not apply for funding or the community service program includes multiple states. Requires states and organizations, in making project subgrants, to favor entities with established track records that: (1) have leadership positions in the communities from which participating youth will be drawn; (2) focus on youth service during the transition year before high school; (3) encourage or enable youth to continue providing community service throughout the school year; (4) involve youth in the design and operation of the community service project; and (5) include youth of diverse backgrounds, at least 50% of which are from low-income families. Permits such entities to charge the parents of participants an income-based fee to contribute to the nonfederal share of project costs. Makes each youth serving at least 100 hours in a service-learning project eligible for an educational award of up to $500. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Education | 2009-02-24 | amends national_and_community_service_act create summer_of_service programs providing hours summer community service learning opportunities youth subsequently enroll grades requires chief executive officer corporation_for_national_and_community_service provide competitive year grants states state grant program public private organizations program state apply funding community service program includes multiple states requires states organizations making project subgrants favor entities established track records leadership positions communities participating youth drawn focus youth service transition year high school encourage enable youth continue providing community service school year involve youth design operation community service project include youth diverse backgrounds low income families permits entities charge parents participants income based fee contribute nonfederal share project costs makes youth serving hours service learning project eligible educational award |
111-S-467 | Encore Service Act of 2009 - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to make eligible for assistance under the National Service Trust program Encore Service programs that engage individuals age 50 or older in national service addressing specific community needs. Gives Encore Service participants age 50 or older five options for their term of service, ranging from full-time to minimum time. Makes such participants eligible for national service educational awards, which they may transfer to others for use within 20 years. Expresses the sense of Congress that, by 2019, 25% of National Service Trust program participants should be age 50 or older. Requires the Corporation for National and Community Service to identify and address the barriers to program participation by such individuals. Establishes Encore Fellowship programs providing Encore Fellowships to professionals age 50 or older who serve as full-time volunteers for nine months to one year with public or nonprofit organizations that address unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. Makes such Fellows ineligible for national service educational awards. Creates Silver Scholarship programs providing Silver Scholarships to individuals who, over a one-year period, complete: (1) at least 500 hours of volunteer service after attaining age 55; or (2) between 250 and 500 hours of such service and present compelling personal experiences. Allows such individuals to transfer their scholarships to others for use within 20 years. Directs the Corporation to specify the services that qualify volunteers for scholarships, including: (1) tutoring or mentoring in educational settings; and (2) assisting persons with special needs. Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to allow anyone age 55 or older (currently, 60 or older) whose income does not exceed 200% (currently, 125%) of the poverty level to volunteer under the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs that provide supportive services to persons with exceptional needs. Reauthorizes appropriations for the National Senior Volunteer Corps, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer, Foster Grandparent, and Senior Companion programs. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2009-02-24 | encore service act amends national_and_community_service_act eligible assistance programs engage individuals age older national service addressing specific community needs participants age older options term service ranging time minimum time makes participants eligible national service educational awards transfer use years expresses sense congress national_service_trust program participants age older requires corporation national community service identify address barriers program participation individuals fellowship programs providing encore_fellowships professionals age older serve time volunteers months year public nonprofit organizations address unmet human educational environmental public safety needs makes fellows ineligible national service educational awards programs providing individuals year period complete hours volunteer service attaining age hours service present compelling personal experiences allows individuals transfer scholarships use years directs corporation specify services qualify volunteers scholarships including tutoring mentoring educational settings assisting persons special needs amends domestic_volunteer_service_act allow age older currently older income exceed currently poverty level volunteer programs provide supportive services persons exceptional needs reauthorizes appropriations national senior volunteer_corps including retired senior volunteer foster_grandparent senior companion programs |
111-S-589 | Global Service Fellowship Program Act of 2009 - Directs the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to: (1) establish and administer a Global Service Fellowship Program to fund fellowships to promote international volunteering opportunities as a means of building bridges across cultures, addressing critical human needs, and promoting mutual understanding; and (2) establish the Office of Volunteers for Prosperity to implement the Global Service Fellowship Program. Sets forth Program provisions. Authorizes appropriations. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | International affairs | 2009-03-12 | directs administrator united_states_agency international_development usaid establish administer fund fellowships promote international volunteering opportunities means building bridges cultures addressing critical human needs promoting mutual understanding establish implement sets forth program provisions authorizes appropriations |
111-S-2924 | Boys & Girls Clubs Centennial Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Amends the Economic Espionage Act of 1966 to reauthorize through FY2015 the mandate for an annual grant to the Boys & Girls Club of America from the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice. Repeals the limitation on the use of such grants to expansion of the organization to 1,500 additional Boys and Girls Clubs for a total number of at least 5,000 Boys and Girls Clubs of America facilities in operation before January 1, 2010. Replaces the expansion requirement with a goal of improving the quality of youth development and educational programs, health, physical fitness, and prevention services for youth at existing and new Boys & Girls Clubs facilities, with special emphasis on reducing high school dropout rates. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Crime and law enforcement | 2009-12-22 | amends economic espionage act reauthorize fy2015 mandate annual grant director bureau_of_justice_assistance department_of_justice repeals limitation use grants expansion organization additional boys girls clubs total number boys girls clubs america facilities operation january replaces expansion requirement goal improving quality youth development educational programs health physical fitness prevention services youth existing new facilities special emphasis reducing high school dropout rates authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2015 |
111-S-3178 | Youth Corps Act of 2010 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth, among other things, with stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to: (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training; (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential; (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century; or (4) military service. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Labor and employment | 2010-03-25 | amends workforce investment act authorize secretary labor grants eligible public private nonprofit agencies organizations carry youth_corps programs utilize youth_corps model provide eligible youth age education work readiness training enable find employment economy 21st century sense civic engagement environmental stewardship defines youth_corps model youth education training program eligible entity provides eligible youth things paid work experience basic technical skills training leading enrollment postsecondary education training attainment industry recognized certification credential meaningful employment economy 21st century military service |
111-S-3293 | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act - Reauthorizes the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 for FY2011-FY2015. Directs the Secretary of State to act through the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs in awarding grants or entering agreements with Special Olympics for activities outside the United States. Includes community-based prevention among the activities for which the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) may award grants or enter into agreements with Special Olympics. Requires grant or agreement applications to include a description of specific measurable annual benchmarks, as well as long-term goals and objectives, to be achieved through specified activities, which must include: (1) activities to increase the full participation of people with intellectual disabilities in inclusive school and community activities with nondisabled people; (2) education programs that dispel negative stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities; and (3) activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics outside of the United States. Requires annual reports by Special Olympics to describe demographic data about Special Olympics participants. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to promote the expansion of Best Buddies, including activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in social relationships and other aspects of community life, including education and employment, within the United States. Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education to establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact. Requires recipients to use grant funds to advance the quality of life and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through research and evaluation, technical assistance, training, data collection, evaluation, collaboration, and dissemination of evidence-based best practices. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Health | 2010-04-29 | eunice kennedy shriver act reauthorizes special olympics sport empowerment act fy2011 fy2015 directs secretary state act assistant secretary state educational cultural affairs awarding grants entering agreements special olympics activities outside united_states includes community based prevention activities secretary health_and_human_services hhs award grants enter agreements special olympics requires grant agreement applications include description specific measurable annual benchmarks long term goals objectives achieved specified activities include activities increase participation people intellectual disabilities inclusive school community activities nondisabled people education programs dispel negative stereotypes people intellectual disabilities activities increase participation people intellectual disabilities special olympics outside united_states requires annual reports special olympics describe demographic data special olympics participants authorizes secretary education award grants enter contracts cooperative agreements promote expansion best_buddies including activities increase participation people intellectual disabilities social relationships aspects community life including education employment united_states directs secretary education award competitive grants institutions higher education establish eunice kennedy shriver institutes sport social impact requires recipients use grant funds advance quality life inclusion people intellectual disabilities research evaluation technical assistance training data collection evaluation collaboration dissemination evidence based best practices |
112-HR-1106 | Dorothy I. Height and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Social Work Reinvestment Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress on policy issues associated with the recruitment for, and retention, research, and reinvestment in, the profession of social work. Directs the Commission to study and report to Congress on issues facing the social work profession, including: (1) fair market compensation, high social work educational debt, social work workforce trends, translating social work research to practice, and social work safety; and (2) state-level social work licensure policies and reciprocity agreements for providing services across state lines. Requires such study to assess the professional capacity of the social work workforce to serve and respond successfully to the increasing biopsychosocial needs of individuals, groups, and communities in certain areas, including aging and child welfare. Terminates the Commission 30 days after it submits such report within 18 months of its first meeting. Authorizes the Secretary to award: (1) workplace improvement grants to eligible entities and individuals to address workplace concerns for the social work profession, including caseloads, compensation, social work safety, supervision, and working conditions; and (2) research grants, education and training grants, and community-based programs of excellence grants. Directs the Secretary to: (1) contract with a national social work entity to serve as a coordinating center and clearinghouse for information on activities funded under the grants, and (2) develop a multi-media outreach campaign and issue public service announcements that advertise and promote the social work profession. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2011-03-15 | social work reinvestment act directs secretary health_and_human_services hhs establish provide independent counsel congress policy issues associated recruitment retention research reinvestment profession social work directs commission study report congress issues facing social work profession including fair market compensation high social work educational debt social work workforce trends translating social work research practice social work safety state level social work licensure policies reciprocity agreements providing services state lines requires study assess professional capacity social work workforce serve respond successfully increasing needs individuals groups communities certain areas including aging child welfare terminates commission days submits report months meeting authorizes secretary award workplace improvement grants eligible entities individuals address workplace concerns social work profession including compensation social work safety supervision working conditions research grants education training grants community based programs excellence grants directs secretary contract national social work entity serve coordinating center clearinghouse information activities funded grants develop multi media outreach campaign issue public service announcements advertise promote social work profession |
112-HR-1931 | Groundwork USA Trust Act of 2011 - Establishes the Groundwork USA Trust Program. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Groundwork USA national office, to award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to: (1) facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation; (2) reclaim vacant and derelict lands; (3) cleanup and care for neglected areas; (4) return brownfields to productive use; (5) integrate environmental education, food security, health and fitness, resource management, and job training; (6) encourage and support business, local government, nonprofit, and community cooperation in sustainable environmental care and enhancement; (7) acquire, rehabilitate, and improve real property and buildings; and (8) develop programs that encourage partnering with other environmental organizations. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Environmental protection | 2011-05-13 | establishes usa trust program authorizes secretary interior consultation national office award grants eligible nonprofit organizations facilitate inventory brownfield sites site assessments remediation brownfield sites community involvement site preparation reclaim vacant derelict lands cleanup care neglected areas return brownfields productive use integrate environmental education food security health fitness resource management job training encourage support business local government nonprofit community cooperation sustainable environmental care enhancement acquire rehabilitate improve real property buildings develop programs encourage partnering environmental organizations |
112-HR-2488 | Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2011 or the SERVE Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer who is a bona fide volunteer of a qualified volunteer emergency response organization a $1,000 refundable tax credit. Requires such individual to: (1) have served as a bona fide volunteer performing fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, and ambulance services for more than six months in a taxable year; (2) have provided more than 40 hours of such services actively engaged in the prevention, control, or extinguishmment of fires or response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk; or (3) have been stationed on the premises of an emergency response organization in anticipation of being actively engaged in providing such services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-07-11 | supporting emergency responders volunteer efforts act serve act amends internal revenue code allow individual taxpayer bona fide volunteer qualified volunteer emergency response organization refundable tax credit requires individual served bona fide volunteer performing fire fighting prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services months taxable year provided hours services actively engaged prevention control fires response emergency situations life property environment risk stationed premises emergency response organization anticipation actively engaged providing services |
112-HR-2630 | Volunteer Firefighter Fairness Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat qualified emergency service volunteers as independent contractors, not employees, for tax purposes. Defines "qualified emergency service volunteers" to include volunteers performing fire fighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, and ambulance services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-07-22 | fairness act amends internal revenue code treat qualified emergency service volunteers independent contractors employees tax purposes defines qualified emergency service volunteers include volunteers performing fire fighting prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services |
112-HR-3142 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the tax deduction for charitable contributions of qualified wild game meat by the processing fees paid with respect to such contributions, and (2) exclude from the gross income of meat processors processing fees paid by a charitable organization for the processing of donated wild game meat. Defines "qualified wild game meat" as the meat of any animal typically used for human consumption but only if: (1) such animal is killed in the wild by the individual making the charitable contribution and is hunted or taken in accordance with all state and local laws, (2) the meat is processed for human consumption by a licensed processor, and (3) the meat is apparently wholesome as determined by regulations under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-10-06 | amends internal revenue code increase tax deduction charitable contributions qualified wild game meat processing fees paid respect contributions exclude gross income meat processors processing fees paid charitable organization processing donated wild game meat defines qualified wild game meat meat animal typically human consumption animal killed wild individual making charitable contribution hunted taken accordance state local laws meat processed human consumption licensed processor meat apparently wholesome determined regulations bill emerson good samaritan food donation act |
112-HR-3794 | Volunteer Freedom Act - Repeals the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) one year after this Act's enactment. (The NCSA authorizes the Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps, and National Civilian Community Corps [NCCC] programs. The DVSA authorizes the Volunteers in Service to America [VISTA] and National Senior Service Corps programs.) Preserves the educational awards volunteers earn before the NCSA and DVSA are repealed. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2012-01-18 | national_and_community_service_act domestic_volunteer_service_act dvsa year act enactment authorizes learn serve america americorps national_civilian_community_corps nccc programs dvsa authorizes vista programs preserves educational awards volunteers earn dvsa repealed |
112-S-932 | Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2011 or the SERVE Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a $1,000 refundable tax credit for individuals who are bona fide volunteer members of a qualified volunteer fire department who provide firefighting, ambulance, or emergency medical services. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-05-10 | supporting emergency responders volunteer efforts act serve act amends internal revenue code allow refundable tax credit individuals bona fide volunteer members qualified volunteer fire department provide firefighting ambulance emergency medical services |
112-S-933 | Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions allowing a tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local government by: (1) increasing the amount of benefits excludible, and (2) extending such tax exclusion through 2013. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-05-10 | amends internal revenue code provisions allowing tax exclusion benefits paid volunteer firefighters emergency medical providers states local government increasing benefits excludible extending tax exclusion |
112-S-1609 | Medical-Legal Partnership for Health Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a nationwide demonstration project to: (1) award matching grants or enter into contracts with medical-legal partnerships to assist patients and their families in navigating health-related programs and activities, and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of such partnerships. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to grantees to support the establishment and sustainability of medical-legal partnerships. Requires amounts received under this Act to be used to achieve one or more of the following goals: (1) enhancing access to health care services, (2) improving health outcomes for low-income individuals, (3) reducing health disparities among health disparities populations, (4) enhancing wellness and prevention of chronic conditions and other health problems, (5) reducing cost of care to the health care system, (6) addressing the social determinants of health, and (7) addressing situational contributing factors. Prohibits funds under this Act from being used: (1) for any medical malpractice action or proceeding, (2) to provide any support to an alien who is not a qualified alien or a nonimmigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act or an alien who is paroled into the United States under such Act for less than one year, (3) to provide legal assistance with respect to any proceeding or litigation which seeks to procure an abortion or to compel any individual or institution to perform or assist in the performance of an abortion, or (4) to initiate or participate in a class action lawsuit. Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the results of such project. to provide any state or local public benefit support to an alien who is ineligible for such a benefit | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Health | 2011-09-22 | secretary health_and_human_services hhs establish nationwide demonstration project award matching grants enter contracts medical legal partnerships assist patients families navigating health related programs activities evaluate effectiveness partnerships authorizes secretary provide technical assistance grantees support establishment sustainability medical legal partnerships requires amounts received act achieve following goals enhancing access health care services improving health outcomes low income individuals reducing health disparities health disparities populations enhancing wellness prevention chronic conditions health problems reducing cost care health care system addressing social determinants health addressing situational contributing factors prohibits funds act medical malpractice action proceeding provide support alien qualified alien nonimmigrant immigration nationality act alien paroled united_states act year provide legal assistance respect proceeding litigation seeks procure abortion compel individual institution perform assist performance abortion initiate participate class action lawsuit requires secretary study report congress results project provide state local public benefit support alien ineligible benefit |
112-S-1911 | Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow sponsors of certain deferred compensation plans to elect to include length of service award plans for bona fide volunteers providing firefighting and fire prevention services, emergency medical services, ambulance services, and emergency rescue services. Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue regulations exempting a length of service award program from treatment as an employee pension benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2011-11-18 | volunteer_emergency_services_recruitment retention act amends internal revenue code allow sponsors certain deferred compensation plans elect include length service award plans bona fide volunteers providing firefighting fire prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services emergency rescue services directs secretary labor issue regulations exempting length service award program treatment employee pension benefit plan employee retirement income security act erisa |
113-HR-748 | Universal National Service Act - Declares that it is the obligation of every U.S. citizen, and every other person residing in the United States, between the ages of 18 and 25 to perform a 2-year period of national service, unless exempted, either through military service or through civilian service in a federal, state, or local government program or with a community-based agency or entity engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. Requires induction into national service by the President. Allows persons to be inducted only: (1) under a declaration of war or national emergency, or (2) when members of the Armed Forces are engaged in a contingency operation. Requires each person, before induction, to be examined physically and mentally for classification for fitness to perform. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from combatant training and military service; and (2) discharge following national service.
Amends the Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Armed forces and national security | 2013-02-15 | obligation citizen person residing united_states ages perform year period national service exempted military service civilian service federal state local government program community based agency entity engaged meeting human educational environmental public safety needs requires induction national service president allows persons declaration war national emergency members armed_forces engaged contingency operation requires person induction examined physically mentally classification fitness perform sets forth provisions governing induction deferments exemptions including exemption conscientious combatant training military service discharge following national service amends military_selective_service act authorize military registration females |
113-HR-1009 | Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow sponsors of certain deferred compensation plans to elect to include length of service award plans for bona fide volunteers providing firefighting and fire prevention services, emergency medical services, ambulance services, and emergency rescue services.
Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance clarifying that a length of service award program is not an employee pension benefit plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2013-03-06 | volunteer_emergency_services_recruitment retention act amends internal revenue code allow sponsors certain deferred compensation plans elect include length service award plans bona fide volunteers providing firefighting fire prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services emergency rescue services directs secretary labor issue guidance clarifying length service award program employee pension benefit plan employee retirement income security act erisa |
113-HR-1075 | Directs (under current law, in each case authorizes) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to: (1) lend equipment and supplies and furnish services in support of Boy Scout Jamborees, (2) provide transportation for attendees of any national or world Jamboree, and (3) provide personnel services and logistical support at any Jamboree held on a military installation.
Allows the Secretary to furnish such transportation to the extent it will not interfere with national security (under current law, with the requirements of military operations). | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Armed forces and national security | 2013-03-12 | directs current law case authorizes secretary defense dod lend equipment supplies furnish services support provide transportation attendees national world provide personnel services logistical support held military installation allows secretary furnish transportation extent interfere national security current law requirements military operations |
113-HR-1212 | Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that volunteers who use their automobiles for the benefit of a charitable organization may exclude from their gross income reimbursements for their automobile operating expenses at the same level as business employees (i.e., 56.5 cents per mile in 2013). | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2013-03-15 | charitable driving tax relief act amends internal revenue code provide volunteers use automobiles benefit charitable organization exclude gross income reimbursements automobile operating expenses level business employees cents mile |
113-HR-3747 | Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax exclusion for benefits paid to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical providers by states and local governments, to: (1) increase the amount of benefits excludible; and (2) make such tax exclusion available for taxable years beginning in 2014, 2015, or 2016. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2013-12-12 | amends internal revenue code respect tax exclusion benefits paid volunteer firefighters emergency medical providers states local governments increase benefits excludible tax exclusion available taxable years beginning |
113-HR-4054 | Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act - Makes FY2014 supplemental appropriations to the Corporation for National and Community Service (Americorps) to provide additional funds for:
operating expenses, salaries and administrative expenses, and the Office of Inspector General. Requires Americorps to: (1) use the funds to increase the number of national service positions approved under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to 500,000, and (2) give preference to national service programs that propose to use full-time national service positions. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2014-02-11 | reducing unemployment act makes fy2014 supplemental appropriations provide additional funds operating expenses salaries administrative expenses office_of_inspector_general use funds increase number national service positions approved national_and_community_service_act preference national service programs propose use time national service positions |
113-HR-4084 | Community Gardening and Nutrition Act of 2014 - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to require the Director of the Corporation for National and Community Service to establish a Community Garden Pilot Program under the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program.
Requires the Program to address the health and nutrition of individuals in low-income and underserved communities through activities that include:
creating new community gardens and supporting and expanding existing community gardens; recruiting local community members to actively engage in community gardens and gardening projects; transforming vacant places into community garden plots; increasing community members' access to healthy foods and local foods while also encouraging them to stay active; expanding anti-poverty efforts by teaching basic nutrition and self-reliance through community gardening; and developing initiatives that increase the community's access to healthy, locally grown foods. Requires the Director to carry out at least 40 projects under the Program.
Requires the Director to give priority to: (1) volunteers with experience in health, nutrition, and gardening; (2) projects located in varied geographic regions; and (3) selecting a balance of urban and rural projects. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Social welfare | 2014-02-25 | community nutrition act amends domestic volunteer service act require director corporation_for_national_and_community_service establish vista program requires program address health nutrition individuals low income underserved communities activities include creating new community gardens supporting expanding existing community gardens recruiting local community members actively engage community gardens projects transforming vacant places community garden increasing community members access healthy foods local foods encouraging stay active expanding anti poverty efforts teaching basic nutrition self reliance community developing initiatives increase community access healthy locally grown foods requires director carry projects program requires director priority volunteers experience health nutrition projects located varied geographic regions selecting balance urban rural projects |
113-HR-4242 | Humanitarian Firefighter Relief Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to grant duty-free treatment of donated fire-fighting and rescue and relief equipment and supplies imported by or on behalf of a qualified tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organization for purposes of the inspection and subsequent donation and export of those items to countries and organizations in need. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Foreign trade and international finance | 2014-03-13 | humanitarian firefighter relief_act_-_amends tariff act harmonized_tariff schedule united_states grant duty free treatment donated fire fighting rescue relief equipment supplies imported behalf qualified tax exempt nonprofit charitable organization purposes inspection subsequent donation export items countries organizations need |
113-HR-4246 | Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act - Grants construction companies and architectural and engineering firms and their employees immunity from liability for negligence, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, when providing emergency assistance on a voluntary basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster, in good faith, and without expectation of compensation. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Law | 2014-03-13 | good samaritan protection construction architectural engineering volunteers act grants construction companies architectural engineering firms employees immunity liability negligence gross negligence willful misconduct providing emergency assistance voluntary basis response declared emergency disaster good faith expectation compensation |
113-HR-4960 | Charitable Automobile Red-Tape Simplification Act of 2014 or the CARS Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for charitable contributions, to modify the substantiation rules for donations of qualified vehicles (i.e., motor vehicles manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways and boats or airplanes) to require: (1) a statement with respect to such qualified vehicles and a good faith estimate of their value at the time of donation; and (2) a contemporaneous written acknowledgement of the contribution by the donee organization, with information about the donor and the qualified vehicle. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2014-06-25 | cars act amends internal revenue code respect tax deduction charitable contributions modify substantiation rules donations qualified vehicles motor vehicles manufactured primarily use public streets roads highways boats airplanes require statement respect qualified vehicles good faith estimate value time donation contemporaneous written acknowledgement contribution donee organization information donor qualified vehicle |
113-HR-5297 | Strengthening Charities Through Transparency Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require tax-exempt organizations to file their returns in electronic form and to make such returns available to the public in a machine readable format as soon as practicable.
Requires: (1) states, upon the request of the Attorney General, to make available information on charities or charity management officials who have been convicted of fraud, theft, or a financial offense; and (2) the Attorney General to establish a database that lists each such charity or charity management official. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2014-07-30 | strengthening charities transparency act amends internal revenue code require tax exempt organizations file returns electronic form returns available public machine readable format soon practicable requires states request attorney general available information charities charity management officials convicted fraud theft financial offense attorney general establish database lists charity charity management official |
113-HR-5811 | Volunteer Emergency Responders Tax Deduction Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat firefighting and prevention services, emergency medical services, ambulance services, civil air patrol, and emergency rescue services rendered by a bona fide volunteer as a charitable contribution to the organization for which such services are rendered for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Limits to 300 the amount of hours of services which a volunteer may render to an organization in a taxable year. | Social Welfare | Volunteer Associations | Taxation | 2014-12-09 | internal revenue code treat firefighting prevention services emergency medical services ambulance services civil air patrol emergency rescue services rendered bona fide volunteer charitable contribution organization services rendered purposes tax deduction charitable contributions limits hours services volunteer render organization taxable year |
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