(IMPORTANT!!! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!)H.Amdt 49 to H.R. 1388 Prohibits Org. From Influencing...

H.Amdt 49 to H.R. 1388 Prohibits Organizations From Influencing... Legislation, Protesting or Petitioning.

Section 125 (42 U.S.C. 12575) is amended to read as follows: `SEC. 125. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS.

`(a) Prohibited Activities- A participant in an approved national service position under this subtitle may not engage in the following activities:

`(4) Impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements.

`(5) Engaging in partisan political activities, or other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to any public office.

`(6) Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials.

`(7) Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization.

`(D) a nonprofit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent participants from engaging in advocacy activities undertaken at their own initiative; and

`(E) an organization engaged in the religious activities described in paragraph (7), unless Corporation assistance is not used to support those religious activities.

`(9) Conducting a voter registration drive or using Corporation funds to conduct a voter registration drive.

`(b) Ineligible Organizations- No assistance provided under this subtitle may be provided to the following types of organizations (including the participation of a participant in an approved national service position under this subtitle in activities conducted by such organizations) or to organizations that are co-located on the same premises as the following organizations:

`(1) Organizations that provide or promote abortion services, including referral for such services.

`(2) For-profit organizations, political parties, labor organizations, or organizations engaged in political or legislative advocacy.

`(c) Nondisplacement of Employed Workers or Other Volunteers- A participant in an approved national service position under this subtitle may not perform any services or duties or engage in activities which–

`(1) would otherwise be performed by an employed worker as part of his or her assigned duties as an employee or by another volunteer who is not a participant in an approved national service position; or

`(2) will supplant the hiring of employed workers or work of such other volunteers.’.

Following is long, but from the Library of Congress. This bill has already passed the House (with help from my own REPUBLICAN representative-Tom Petri.

H.R.1388
Title: To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 3/9/2009) Cosponsors (37)
Related Bills: H.RES.250
Latest Major Action: 3/19/2009 Senate floor actions. Status: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
House Reports: 111-37

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SUMMARY AS OF:
3/9/2009—Introduced.

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 FY2014.

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 two new Learn and Serve programs: (1) Campuses of Service, which provides funds to institutions of higher education to develop or disseminate exemplary service-learning programs that assist their students’ pursuit of public service careers; and (2) Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research, which funds community service-learning opportunities for elementary and secondary, college, and graduate students as well as research into service-learning.

Includes among eligible AmeriCorps programs: (1) an Education Corps to address unmet educational needs; (2) a Healthy Futures Corps to address unmet health needs; (3) a Clean Energy Corps to address unmet environmental needs; and (4) a Veterans Corps to address the unmet needs of veterans and their families.

Creates AmeriCorps Opportunity Corps programs that include certain existing programs and new programs to: (1) increase community access to technology; (2) engage citizens in public safety, health, and emergency preparedness services; (3) mentor youth; (4) reduce recidivism by re-engaging court-involved youth; and (5) support the needs of veterans or active duty service members and their families.

Establishes an Education Awards Only program authorizing the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) to provide fixed-amount grants to programs that have approved national service positions, but no AmeriCorps funding.

Sets the National Service educational awards for full-time AmeriCorps, 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.

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.

Directs the Corporation to plan pilot programs to: (1) better target and serve displaced workers; and (2) establish a centralized electronic citizenship verification system which would allow the Corporation to share employment eligibility information with the Department of Education.

Authorizes the Corporation to treat September 11th annually as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Establishes within the Investment for Quality and Innovation program: (1) a ServeAmerica Fellowships program providing fellowships to individuals chosen by states to participate in service projects addressing certain areas of national need; (2) a Silver Scholarship Grant Program providing scholarships to individuals age 55 or older who complete at least 500 hours of service in a year in an area of national need; and (3) an Encore Fellowships program providing one-year fellowships to individuals age 55 or older who serve in areas of national need and receive training to transition to public service employment. Makes ServeAmerica fellows eligible for national service educational awards.

Authorizes the Corporation to provide grants to innovative and model service programs, including those for disadvantaged youth, youth under age 17, and potential recidivists.

Eliminates federal funding for the Points of Light Foundation.

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 250,000 by 2014.

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.

MAJOR ACTIONS:
3/9/2009 Introduced in House
3/16/2009 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 111-37.
3/18/2009 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 105 (Roll no. 140).
3/19/2009 Senate floor actions: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

ALL ACTIONS:
3/9/2009:
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
3/11/2009:
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
3/11/2009:
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 3.
3/16/2009 3:31pm:
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 111-37.
3/16/2009 3:31pm:
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
3/17/2009 4:07pm:
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 250 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1388 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill.
3/18/2009 12:27pm:
Rule H. Res. 250 passed House.
3/18/2009 12:27pm:
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 250. (consideration: CR H3543-3594; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3553-3582)
3/18/2009 12:27pm:
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1388 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill.
3/18/2009 12:28pm:
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 250 and Rule XVIII.
3/18/2009 12:28pm:
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
3/18/2009 12:28pm:
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1388.
3/18/2009 1:33pm:
H.AMDT.38 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Andrews. (consideration: CR H3583-3589, H3590)
Amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-39 to make certain technical changes; allow interagency agreements between Federal agencies to support national service programs by approving the use of service positions in projects carried out by other agencies; clarify that the goal of reaching 250,000 volunteers is throughout all national service positions, not just AmeriCorps; and clarify that the Corporation should promote efficiency and eliminate duplicative requirements in applications and report back to the authorizing committees on its progress in doing so. Adds language to promote community based efforts to reduce crime and recruit public safety officers into service opportunities. Adds “severely economically distressed community” as a new definition. Includes a new activity under the Opportunity Corps focused on a musician and artists corps program that helps meet educational needs in low income communities. Incorporates language that would increase access to and participation in federally supported nutrition programs.
3/18/2009 1:34pm:
H.AMDT.38 Andrews amendment (A001) modified by unanimous consent.
3/18/2009 1:34pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on the Andrews amendment as modified.
3/18/2009 1:42pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Andrews amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Subsequently, the request for a recorded vote was vacated and the amendment was considered as adopted pursuant to the voice vote.
3/18/2009 1:42pm:
H.AMDT.38 On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H3585-3588)
3/18/2009 1:43pm:
H.AMDT.39 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Pingree (ME). (consideration: CR H3589-3590, H3600-3601; text: CR H3589)
Amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-39 to add to the list of approved Clean Energy Corps activities the development of clean energy programs designed to meet the needs of rural communities.
3/18/2009 1:43pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pingree of Maine amendment.
3/18/2009 1:48pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pingree of Maine amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Andrews demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 1:48pm:
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Andrews asked unanimous request that his request for a recorded vote on amendment numbered one in House Report 111-39 be vacated and the amendment be considered adopted pursuant to the ruling of the Chair that the ayes had prevailed on a voice vote. Agreed to without objection.
3/18/2009 1:52pm:
H.AMDT.40 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hunter. (consideration: CR H3590-3591; text: CR H3590)
Amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-39 to remove veteran’s educational benefits from being taken into account when calculating the maximum award an individual could receive for participating in one of the national service programs.
3/18/2009 1:52pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hunter of California amendment.
3/18/2009 1:58pm:
H.AMDT.40 On agreeing to the Hunter amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 1:58pm:
H.AMDT.41 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Loebsack. (consideration: CR H3591-3593, H3601-3602; text: CR H3591)
Amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-39 to authorize a new grant program, the Volunteer Generation Fund, to be administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
3/18/2009 1:58pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Loebsack of Iowa amendment.
3/18/2009 2:05pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Loebsack of Iowa amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 2:06pm:
H.AMDT.42 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Roe (TN). (consideration: CR H3593-3594, H3602; text: CR H3593; modification of text: CR H3593)
Amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-39 to set an authorization for AmeriCorps, the Trust, Innovative programs, audits and evaluations at the FY 2008 level for FY 2010, and as such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
3/18/2009 2:06pm:
H.AMDT.42 Roe (TN) amendment (A005) modified by unanimous consent. The amendment is technical in nature. (text as modified: CR H3593)
3/18/2009 2:07pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Roe of Tennessee amendment.
3/18/2009 2:15pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roe of Tennessee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Roe of Tennessee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 2:15pm:
Mr. Andrews moved that the Committee rise.
3/18/2009 2:16pm:
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 2:16pm:
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1388 as unfinished business.
3/18/2009 2:17pm:
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3594-3608)
3/18/2009 2:18pm:
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
3/18/2009 2:18pm:
H.AMDT.43 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Kilroy. (consideration: CR H3594-3595, H3602-3603; text: CR H3594)
Amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-39 to provide volunteers to supervise physical education classes at elementary and secondary schools, provide nutrition education to students, and supervise, organize, and manage after school physical activity/education programs. The amendment would also provide services to these elderly people through food deliveries, legal and medical services provided in the home, and transportation.
3/18/2009 2:19pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Kilroy of Ohio amendment.
3/18/2009 2:30pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kilroy of Ohio amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 2:30pm:
H.AMDT.44 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Roskam. (consideration: CR H3595-3596; text: CR H3595-3596)
Amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-39 to require all authorized programs to be reviewed by the OMB’s Program Assessment Rating Tool; require GAO to do a study on the National Civilian Community Corps program; and, amend the underlying legislation to continue the annual evaluation requirement for the National Civilian Community Corps, not a single evaluation by 2014.
3/18/2009 2:30pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Roskam of Illinois amendment.
3/18/2009 2:35pm:
H.AMDT.44 On agreeing to the Roskam amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 2:35pm:
H.AMDT.45 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Markey (CO). (consideration: CR H3596-3597, H3603-3604; text: CR H3596)
Amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-39 to increase the operational support given to organizations for full-time individuals enrolled in an approved national service position. The amendment proposes increasing the support from $600 to $800 and from $800 to $1000 if program supports at least 50 percent disadvantaged youth.
3/18/2009 2:36pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Markey of Colorado amendment.
3/18/2009 2:40pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey of Colorado amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 2:40pm:
H.AMDT.46 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Hill. (consideration: CR H3597-3598; text: CR H3597)
Amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-39 to denote that sending care packages to soldiers deployed in combat zones overseas is included as an eligible service program.
3/18/2009 2:41pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Hill of Indiana amendment.
3/18/2009 2:45pm:
H.AMDT.46 On agreeing to the Hill amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 2:45pm:
H.AMDT.47 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Teague. (consideration: CR H3598-3599; text: CR H3598)
Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to aid veterans in their pursuit of education and professional opportunities, help veterans with the claims process, and assist rural, disabled, and unemployed veterans with transportation needs.
3/18/2009 2:45pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Teague of New Mexico amendment.
3/18/2009 2:52pm:
H.AMDT.47 On agreeing to the Teague amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 2:52pm:
H.AMDT.48 Amendment (A011) offered by Ms. Titus. (consideration: CR H3599-3600, H3604; text: CR H3599)
Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to create a National Service Reserve Corps and requires an annual service requirement of at least 10 hours and/or annual training. A member of the National Service Reserve Corps is one who has completed a term of national service, fulfilled training, and will respond to national disasters and other emergencies. These individuals will be listed in a national database for the ease of immediate deployment in case of emergency.
3/18/2009 2:53pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 250, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Titus of Nevada amendment.
3/18/2009 2:59pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Titus of Nevada amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
3/18/2009 3:00pm:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
3/18/2009 3:30pm:
H.AMDT.39 On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 133).
3/18/2009 3:36pm:
H.AMDT.41 On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 168 (Roll no. 134).
3/18/2009 3:44pm:
H.AMDT.42 On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A005) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 256 (Roll no. 135).
3/18/2009 3:49pm:
H.AMDT.43 On agreeing to the Kilroy amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 372 - 57 (Roll no. 136).
3/18/2009 3:55pm:
H.AMDT.45 On agreeing to the Markey (CO) amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 147 (Roll no. 137).
3/18/2009 4:01pm:
H.AMDT.48 On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 339 - 93 (Roll no. 138).
3/18/2009 4:02pm:
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1388.
3/18/2009 4:03pm:
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3604)
3/18/2009 4:03pm:
The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
3/18/2009 4:05pm:
Ms. Foxx moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor. (consideration: CR H3604-3607; text: CR H3604-3605)
3/18/2009 4:06pm:
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx of North Carolina motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with amendments which prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
3/18/2009 4:14pm:
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3606)
3/18/2009 4:31pm:
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 318 - 105 (Roll no. 139).
3/18/2009 4:32pm:
H.AMDT.49 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Miller, George. (consideration: CR H3607; text: CR H3607)
Amendment to prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
3/18/2009 4:32pm:
H.AMDT.49 On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
3/18/2009 4:39pm:
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 105 (Roll no. 140).
3/18/2009 4:39pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/18/2009 4:40pm:
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1388.
3/19/2009:
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
3/19/2009:
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3577; text: CR S3577)

TITLE(S): (italics indicate a title for a portion of a bill)

SHORT TITLE(S) AS INTRODUCED:
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act
GIVE Act
Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

COSPONSORS(37), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] - 3/12/2009 Rep Andrews, Robert E. [NJ-1] - 3/9/2009
Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 3/16/2009 Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [NY-11] - 3/12/2009
Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 3/9/2009 Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] - 3/16/2009
Rep Driehaus, Steve [OH-1] - 3/16/2009 Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 3/12/2009
Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 3/9/2009 Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 3/9/2009
Rep Heinrich, Martin [NM-1] - 3/16/2009 Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] - 3/9/2009
Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] - 3/9/2009 Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 3/12/2009
Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 3/16/2009 Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] - 3/16/2009
Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] - 3/9/2009 Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] - 3/12/2009
Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] - 3/12/2009 Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 3/12/2009
Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] - 3/16/2009 Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 3/16/2009
Rep Miller, George [CA-7] - 3/9/2009 Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 3/12/2009
Rep Perriello, Thomas S.P. [VA-5] - 3/16/2009 Rep Polis, Jared [CO-2] - 3/9/2009
Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] - 3/16/2009 Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] - 3/12/2009
Rep Sablan, Gregorio [MP] - 3/9/2009 Rep Sestak, Joe [PA-7] - 3/9/2009
Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 3/12/2009 Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] - 3/16/2009
Rep Tonko, Paul D. [NY-21] - 3/9/2009 Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 3/12/2009
Rep Welch, Peter [VT] - 3/12/2009 Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 3/12/2009
Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 3/16/2009

COMMITTEE(S):
Committee/Subcommittee: Activity:
House Education and Labor Referral, Markup, Reporting

RELATED BILL DETAILS: (additional related bills may be indentified in Status)
Bill: Relationship:
H.RES.250 Rule related to H.R.1388 in House

AMENDMENT(S): 1. H.AMDT.38 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-39 to make certain technical changes; allow interagency agreements between Federal agencies to support national service programs by approving the use of service positions in projects carried out by other agencies; clarify that the goal of reaching 250,000 volunteers is throughout all national service positions, not just AmeriCorps; and clarify that the Corporation should promote efficiency and eliminate duplicative requirements in applications and report back to the authorizing committees on its progress in doing so. Adds language to promote community based efforts to reduce crime and recruit public safety officers into service opportunities. Adds “severely economically distressed community” as a new definition. Includes a new activity under the Opportunity Corps focused on a musician and artists corps program that helps meet educational needs in low income communities. Incorporates language that would increase access to and participation in federally supported nutrition programs.
Sponsor: Rep Andrews, Robert E. [NJ-1] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Andrews amendment (A001) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
2. H.AMDT.39 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-39 to add to the list of approved Clean Energy Corps activities the development of clean energy programs designed to meet the needs of rural communities.
Sponsor: Rep Pingree, Chellie [ME-1] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Pingree (ME) amendment (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 388 - 36 (Roll no. 133).

3. H.AMDT.40 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-39 to remove veteran’s educational benefits from being taken into account when calculating the maximum award an individual could receive for participating in one of the national service programs.
Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Hunter amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

4. H.AMDT.41 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-39 to authorize a new grant program, the Volunteer Generation Fund, to be administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Sponsor: Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Loebsack amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 168 (Roll no. 134).

5. H.AMDT.42 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-39 to set an authorization for AmeriCorps, the Trust, Innovative programs, audits and evaluations at the FY 2008 level for FY 2010, and as such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Sponsor: Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Roe (TN) amendment (A005) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 256 (Roll no. 135).

6. H.AMDT.43 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-39 to provide volunteers to supervise physical education classes at elementary and secondary schools, provide nutrition education to students, and supervise, organize, and manage after school physical activity/education programs. The amendment would also provide services to these elderly people through food deliveries, legal and medical services provided in the home, and transportation.
Sponsor: Rep Kilroy, Mary Jo [OH-15] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Kilroy amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 372 - 57 (Roll no. 136).

7. H.AMDT.44 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-39 to require all authorized programs to be reviewed by the OMB’s Program Assessment Rating Tool; require GAO to do a study on the National Civilian Community Corps program; and, amend the underlying legislation to continue the annual evaluation requirement for the National Civilian Community Corps, not a single evaluation by 2014.
Sponsor: Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Roskam amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.

8. H.AMDT.45 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-39 to increase the operational support given to organizations for full-time individuals enrolled in an approved national service position. The amendment proposes increasing the support from $600 to $800 and from $800 to $1000 if program supports at least 50 percent disadvantaged youth.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Betsy [CO-4] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Markey (CO) amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 147 (Roll no. 137).

9. H.AMDT.46 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-39 to denote that sending care packages to soldiers deployed in combat zones overseas is included as an eligible service program.
Sponsor: Rep Hill, Baron P. [IN-9] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Hill amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

10. H.AMDT.47 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to aid veterans in their pursuit of education and professional opportunities, help veterans with the claims process, and assist rural, disabled, and unemployed veterans with transportation needs.
Sponsor: Rep Teague, Harry [NM-2] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Teague amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

11. H.AMDT.48 to H.R.1388 Amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-39 to create a National Service Reserve Corps and requires an annual service requirement of at least 10 hours and/or annual training. A member of the National Service Reserve Corps is one who has completed a term of national service, fulfilled training, and will respond to national disasters and other emergencies. These individuals will be listed in a national database for the ease of immediate deployment in case of emergency.
Sponsor: Rep Titus, Dina [NV-3] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 339 - 93 (Roll no. 138).

12. H.AMDT.49 to H.R.1388 Amendment to prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 3/18/2009) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2009 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Miller, George amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.

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