A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Summary

Recognizes the benefits of service-learning, which include: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives. Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities. Expresses support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge, an annual event which spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.

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Timeline

1. 7 October 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10223)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 October 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 October 2009

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10439-10440)

   Source: Floor

4. 14 October 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10439-10440)

   Source: Floor

5. 14 October 2009

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10439-10440)

   Source: Discharge

6. 14 October 2009

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10439-10440)

   Source: Committee

7. 15 October 2009

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

8. 15 October 2009

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

9. 15 October 2009

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 14 October 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 7 October 2009 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 14 October 2009

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 14 October 2009

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 14 October 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 October 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 October 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 October 2009

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Sponsors

• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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