H.R. 1444: Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 1444:

Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act

111^th Congress

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To establish the Congressional Commission on Civic Service to study methods of improving and promoting volunteerism and national service, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Rep. James McDermott [D-WA7]show cosponsors (6)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Mar 11, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	...
	House Vote	...
	Senate Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 5:10PM]

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Apr 29, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. See 4 more questions posed on this topic or submit your own question on the Q&A page.

May 12, 2009 12:04 PM - if hr 1444 is passed, does that mean you cannot practice your religion during your length of mandatory service? - Read Answers

Sep 4, 2009 10:41 AM - Why not enact a 2 yr national service obligation at age 18 or after one's high school graduation? - Read Answers

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