SRES 595 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States.

SRES 595 is a Senate resolution recognizing the service of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers across the U.S. It honors their 30-year impact, including 200,000 annual volunteers providing millions of service hours in education, disaster response, environmental protection, and community support. The resolution highlights how their work strengthens communities through programs like Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion, and notes members earned over $4.5 billion in education benefits. It encourages nationwide appreciation for their contributions and promotes continued participation in national service. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but formally acknowledges this volunteer workforce.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 19, 2024 Last action Mar 19, 2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2444-2445)
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2444-2445)
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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