H.R.2857 - To reauthorize and reform the national service laws. Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Summary
The 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. (by MAPLight.org)
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The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.

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GIVE Act gives to Volunteer and Service Programs by Lechuan Zhou, Mar 5, 2008 (3:49pm)

Supporters of this bill believes that it is important to provide volunteer and service organizations with more resources to better serve the communities. Opponents, however, argue that this bill would create tension among community service groups through vying for limited funding.

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