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S.Res. 495 · 111th Congress

A resolution recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and commemorating the…

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A resolution recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 111th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

No cosponsors.

Recognizes that service is of significant value to this country.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 22, 2010

Recognizes that service is of significant value to this country.

Commemorates the first anniversary of the Serve America Act.

Encourages every person in this country to continue to answer the call to serve.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Latest action (Apr 22, 2010): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2593-2594)

Policy area: Social Welfare · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 22, 2010

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.