Serve America Act

H.R. 1388 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2009, sponsored by Carolyn McCarthy with 37 co-sponsors. Congress held 16 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 9, 2009
Co-sponsors: 37
Policy area: Education
Public law: Public Law 111-13

What it does

( This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 26, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise their programs and reauthorize appropriations for them through FY2014.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 9, 2009
Passed the HouseMar 18, 2009
Passed the SenateMar 26, 2009
Sent to the PresidentApr 20, 2009
Became lawApr 21, 2009

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-13. (Apr 21, 2009)

How Congress voted

On Motion To Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Mar 31, 2009 · Passed275–149
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 26, 2009 · Bill Passed79–19
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Mar 23, 2009 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to74–14
On Passage
House · Mar 18, 2009 · Passed321–105
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Mar 18, 2009 · Passed318–105

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 18, 2009
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) ActHouse · Mar 18, 2009
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) ActHouse · Mar 18, 2009
A bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.Senate · Mar 23, 2009
To increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.Senate · Mar 25, 2009
To clarify that nonprofit organizations assisted under the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program include…Senate · Mar 25, 2009
To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax charitable giving.Senate · Mar 26, 2009
To express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal income tax deduction for charitable giving.Senate · Mar 26, 2009
To prohibit ACORN, or organizations affiliated or co-located with ACORN, from receiving assistance under…Senate · Mar 26, 2009
A bill entitled "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reauthorize and reform the national…Senate · Mar 26, 2009
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) ActHouse · Mar 31, 2009

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Committees

Education and the Workforce Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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