The Protect National Service Act prohibits the federal government from using any appropriated funds to eliminate or dismantle the Corporation for National and Community Service, the agency that runs AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs. The bill reinforces that only Congress has the authority to eliminate this government corporation and requires its CEO to certify compliance with this restriction annually for five years. Congress notes in the bill that national service programs generate significant economic returns—research cited shows every dollar invested returns $17.30 to society—and that over 30 years, AmeriCorps volunteers have contributed over 1.2 billion service hours worth $38 billion across all states and territories. The legislation does not provide new funding but rather protects existing appropriations from being redirected to shut down or reorganize the agency, requiring administrative reporting but no specific budget allocation.
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