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It’s time to take action to protect and grow national service. Make your voice heard and ensure that your elected officials understand how national service is tackling the challenges facing your community.

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Legislative Updates

House Appropriations Committee Votes to Increase National Service Funding

The House Appropriations Committee approved a draft fiscal year 2020 spending bill that includes $1.14 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). In total, the Labor-HHS-Education bill includes $189.9 billion in discretionary funding, an increase of $11.7...

White House Sends Congress a Detailed FY20 Budget

President’s Full Budget Proposal Calls for Orderly Shutdown of CNCS in FY20

Congress Approves FY19 Funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service

Congress has passed the fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill, the legislation that funds the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The spending package includes $1.08 billion for the service agency, a $19...

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