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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

Senate Reintroduces the CORPS Act

Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have reintroduced the Cultivating Opportunity and Response to the Pandemic through Service Act or CORPS Act along with 15 other original cosponsors – Senators Blunt (R-MO),Cassidy (R-LA), Collins (R-ME), Cornyn (R-TX), Graham...

AmeriCorps Tax Relief Bill Reintroduced in House and Senate

Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Representatives John Larson (D-CT) and Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act. The bipartisan bill to exclude the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from federal taxation was...

President Nominates Michael D. Smith to Lead AmeriCorps

On June 15, President Biden nominated Michael D. Smith to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) or AmeriCorps agency. The CEO position requires confirmation by the United States Senate. Click here to...

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