Today, the Committee approved the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act
by a bipartisan vote of 34-3. In his address to a joint session of Congress, President
Barack Obama made national service a key priority and asked Congress to
take quick action. This legislation, which the House is expected to consider in the coming weeks, answers his call.
The GIVE Act will create new service opportunities for Americans by more than tripling the current number of volunteers, raising the number to 250,000. It will also boost the education awards volunteers receive in exchange for their service - encouraging more young students to get involved in service while helping them pay for college. And it will help prepare current and future generations for jobs in the green economy, and establish a Veterans Corp to meet the unique needs of veterans and military families.
The GIVE Act will create new service opportunities for Americans by more than tripling the current number of volunteers, raising the number to 250,000. It will also boost the education awards volunteers receive in exchange for their service - encouraging more young students to get involved in service while helping them pay for college. And it will help prepare current and future generations for jobs in the green economy, and establish a Veterans Corp to meet the unique needs of veterans and military families.
