On the Issues
National and Community Service
Our nation has a long legacy of citizen service, and I believe public service – whether military or civilian – transcends politics. I am a co-chair of the National Service Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress dedicated to raising awareness of national service and expanding opportunities for all Americans to serve. Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Todd Russell Platts (R-PA) also serve as co-chairs.
As a caucus, our goal is to recognize the extraordinary service by Americans in countless communities across the country by providing leadership and support to ensure that our national service programs remain strong and continue to grow. In 2008, the caucus sent a letter to the House Appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service to oppose the reduction in funding for AmeriCorps and to advocate for increased funding for Senior Corps programs.
More information about the National Service Caucus is available at http://www.voicesforservice.org/legis_nscc.htm.
Related Information
Letter in Support of National Service Initiatives
Corporation for National and Community Service
CRS Report: National Service Overview and 2008 Funding
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