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H.R. 1468 (100th)

Commission on National Service Opportunities Act of 1987

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Introduced

5 March 1987

Last action

6 July 1987 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from HHS.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]

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Summary

Commission on National Service Opportunities Act of 1987 - Establishes the Commission on National Service Opportunities to examine: (1) the effectiveness of existing service opportunities in the public and private sectors; (2) alternative types of national service programs; (3) the impact of potential changes in incentives for service; (4) the feasibility of incorporating existing and alternative service programs into a comprehensive national service program; (5) the need for and the desirability, feasibility, and cost of establishing and carrying out a program of mandatory national service; and (6) alternative ways to furnish educational assistance to participants in national service programs, and the costs of such alternatives. Directs the Commission to transmit a final report, with any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions, to the President and the Congress not later than 15 months after its first meeting. Directs each affected executive department and agency to submit recommendations to the President for implementing such report. Directs the President to report to the Congress on the implementation of the Commission's recommendations. Terminates the Commission 180 days after its final report is transmitted. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 June 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 July 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from HHS.

    Source: Committee

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