Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6315
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 National Service Response Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 23, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6315
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Texas
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

COVID-19 National Service Response Act

This bill modifies the Corporation for National and Community Service program to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency.

The corporation shall allow an individual serving in a position eligible for an educational award, who is performing limited service or whose position has been suspended or placed on hold due to COVID-19, to accrue other service hours that will count toward the number of hours needed for the individual's education award.

The bill (1) deems certain individuals who are required to exit such positions early at the direction of the corporation to have met the requirements of the position, and (2) makes certain funds available for FY2021 for the program.

The corporation may (1) permit fixed-amount grant recipients to maintain a pro rata amount of grant funds at the corporation's discretion for participants who exited, were suspended, or are serving in a limited capacity due to COVID-19; and (2) extend the term of service or waive any upper age limit for national service programs carried out by the National Civilian Community Corps for purposes of addressing disruptions, and minimizing the difficulty in returning to full operation, due to COVID-19.

Text (1)
March 23, 2020
Actions (2)
03/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:28 PM