Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
September 21, 2009
Democrats launched a new era of volunteerism that will give Americans of all ages the chance to help build a stronger country by tripling to 250,000 the number of volunteer opportunities for national service. This legislation creates a new service corps to meet key needs in low-income communities, provides incentives for middle and high school students to engage in service and boosts opportunities for disadvantaged and foster youth, Native Americans and senior citizens. (Signed into law)
