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42 U.S.C. § 12612 — Purpose
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It is the purpose of this division to authorize the operation of, and support for, residential and other service programs that combine the best practices of civilian service with the best aspects of military service, including leadership and team building, to meet national and community needs. The needs to be met under such programs include those needs related to—
(1) natural and other disasters;
(2) infrastructure improvement;
(3) environmental stewardship and conservation;
(4) energy conservation; and
(5) urban and rural development.
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It is the purpose of this division to authorize the operation of, and support for, residential and other service programs that combine the best practices of civilian service with the best aspects of military service, including leadership and team building, to meet national and community needs. The needs to be met under such programs include those needs related to—
(1) natural and other disasters;
(2) infrastructure improvement;
(3) environmental stewardship and conservation;
(4) energy conservation; and
(5) urban and rural development.
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**(a) Study and report** The Corporation shall conduct a study and submit a report to the authorizing committees, not later than 3 years after the effective date of the Serve America Act, on—
(1) the number of veterans serving in national service programs historically by year;
(2) strategies being undertaken to identify the specific areas of need of veterans, including any goals set by the Corporation for veterans participating in the service programs;
(3) the impact of the strategies described in paragraph (2) and the Veterans Corps on enabling greater participation by veterans in the national service programs carried out under the national service laws;
(4) how existing programs and activities carried out under the national service laws could be improved to serve veterans, veterans service organizations, families of active-duty military, including gaps in services to veterans;
(5) the extent to which existing programs and activities carried out under the national service laws are coordinated and recommendations to improve such coordination including the methods for ensuring the efficient financial organization of services directed towards veterans; and
(6) how to improve utilization of veterans as resources and volunteers.
**(b) Consultation** In conducting the studies and preparing the reports required under this subsection, the Corporation shall consult with veterans’ service organizations, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, State veterans agencies, the Secretary of Defense, as appropriate, and other individuals and entities the Corporation considers appropriate.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 5091, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3172, set forth purpose of this subchapter.
Section 5091a, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, authorized Federal grants for Youthbuild projects.
Section 5091b, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, related to service in construction and rehabilitation projects.
Section 5091c, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, related to education and job training services.
Section 5091d, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, set forth permitted uses of funds provided under this subchapter.
Section 5091e, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, set forth eligibility requirements for participants.
Section 5091f, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, provided living allowance for full-time program participants.
Section 5091g, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed that services and activities be carried out through arrangements or under contracts with certain entities.
Section 5091h, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed prescribing of standards for evaluating performance of projects.
Section 5091i, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211,
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**(a) In general** The Corporation may establish the National Civilian Community Corps Program to carry out the purpose of this division.
**(b) Program components** Under the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized by subsection (a), the members of a National Civilian Community Corps shall receive training and perform service in at least one of the following two program components:
(1) A national service program.
(2) A summer national service program.
**(c) Residential components** Both programs referred to in subsection (b) may include a residential component.
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**(a) Supervision** The Chief Executive Officer shall monitor and supervise the administration of the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized to be established under [section 12612 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612&num=0&edition=prelim). In carrying out this section, the Chief Executive Officer shall—
(1) approve such guidelines, including those recommended by the Board, for the design, selection of members, and operation of the National Civilian Community Corps as the Chief Executive Officer considers appropriate;
(2) evaluate the progress of the Corps in providing a basis for determining the matters set forth in [section 12611 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12611&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(3) carry out any other activities determined appropriate by the Board.
**(b) Monitoring and coordination** The Chief Executive Officer shall—
(1) monitor the overall operation of the National Civilian Community Corps;
(2) coordinate the activities of the Corps with other youth service programs administered by the Corporation; and
(3) carry out any other activities determined appropriate by the Board.
**(c) Staff**
(1) **Director**
(A) *Appointment* — Upon the establishment of the Program, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint a Director. The Director may be selected from among retired commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of the United States.
(B) *Duties* — The Director shall—
(i) design, develop, and administer the National Civilian Community Corps programs;
(ii) be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Corps; and
(iii) report to the Chief Executive Officer.
(C) *Authority to employ staff* —
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**(a) Programs** The Director may, by contract or grant, provide for any public or private organization to carry out the National Civilian Community Corps program.
**(b) Equipment and facilities**
(1) **Federal and National Guard property** — The Director shall enter into agreements, as necessary, with the Secretary of Defense, the Governor of a State, territory or commonwealth, or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, as the case may be, to utilize—
(A) equipment of the Department of Defense and equipment of the National Guard; and
(B) Department of Defense facilities and National Guard facilities identified pursuant to [section 12622(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12622/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Other property** — The Director may enter into contracts or agreements for the use of other equipment or facilities to the extent practicable to train and house members of the National Civilian Community Corps and leaders of Corps units.
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In this division:
(1) **Board** — The term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
(2) **Campus director** — The term “campus director”, with respect to a Corps campus, means the head of the campus under [section 12615(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Corps** — The term “Corps” means the National Civilian Community Corps required under [section 12615 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615&num=0&edition=prelim) as part of the National Civilian Community Corps Program.
(4) **Corps campus** — The term “Corps campus” means the facility or central location established as the operational headquarters and boarding place for particular Corps units.
(5) **Corps members** — The term “Corps members” means persons receiving training and participating in projects under the National Civilian Community Corps Program.
(6) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the National Civilian Community Corps.
(7) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in [section 1001 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim).
(8) **Program** — The term “Program” means the National Civilian Community Corps Program established pursuant to [section 12612 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612&num=0&edition=prelim).
(9) **Service-learning** — The term “service-learning”, with respect to Corps members, means a method—
(A) under which Corps members learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organi
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**(a) Presidential awards**
(1) **In general** — The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs.
(2) **Individuals and programs** — Notwithstanding [section 12511 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12511&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(A) an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this chapter; and
(B) a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this chapter.
(3) **Nature of award** — In making an award under this section to an individual or program, the President, acting through the Corporation—
(A) is authorized to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of the individual or program; and
(B) is not authorized to make a cash award to such individual or program.
**(b) Information** The President, acting through the Corporation, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated.
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For the purposes of this chapter—
(1) the term “Director” means the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service appointed under [section 12651c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12651c&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) the terms “United States” and “States” mean the several States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and 11 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear. American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and, for the purposes of subchapter II of this chapter, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands;
(3) the term “nonprofit” as applied to any agency, institution, or organization means an agency, institution, or organization which is, or is owned and operated by, one or more corporations or associations no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual;
(4) the term “poor” or “low-income” persons, individuals, or volunteers means such individuals whose incomes fall at or below the poverty line as set forth in section 625 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended by Public Law 92–424 ([42 U.S.C. 2971d](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2971d&num=0&edition=prelim)): 22 See References in Text note below. Provided, That in determining who is “poor” or “low-income”, the Director shall take into consideration existing poverty guidelines as appropriate to local situations;
(5) the terms “public agencies or organizations” and “Federal, State, or local agencies” shall include any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community (including any Alaskan native village or regional vi
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12612
§ 12612. Establishment of National Civilian Com-
munity Corps Program
(a) In general
The Corporation may establish the National
Civilian Community Corps Program to carry out
the purpose of this division.
(b) Program components
Under the National Civilian Community Corps
Program authorized by subsection (a), the mem-
bers of a National Civilian Community Corps
shall receive training and perform service in at
least one of the following two program compo-
nents:
(1) A national service program.
(2) A summer national service program.
(c) Residential components
Both programs referred to in subsection (b)
may include a residential component.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 152, formerly § 195A, as
added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1),
Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2523; renumbered § 152 and
amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), title IV,
§ 402(b)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 919; Pub. L.
111–13, title I, § 1502, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1521.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 12653a of
this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82,
§ 104(b).
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 12612, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 161,
Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3157; Pub. L. 102–384, § 7(a), Oct.
5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1456, related to eligibility and selection
procedures, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
AMENDMENTS
2009—Pub. L. 111–13, § 1502(1), amended section catch-
line generally.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1502(2), substituted ‘‘Na-
tional Civilian Community Corps Program’’ for ‘‘Civil-
ian Community Corps Demonstration Program’’.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1502(3), in introductory
provisions, substituted ‘‘National Civilian Com
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