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42 U.S.C. § 12653b — Presidential awards for service

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42 U.S.C. § 12653b — Presidential awards for service

**(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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42 U.S.C. § 4950 — Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 385, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 915

### 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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16 U.S.C. § 1701 — Congressional declaration of policy and purpose

The Congress finds that the Youth Conservation Corps has demonstrated a high degree of success as a pilot program wherein American youth, representing all segments of society, have benefited by gainful employment in the healthful outdoor atmosphere of the national park system, the national forest system, other public land and water areas of the United States and by their employment have developed, enhanced, and maintained the natural resources of the United States, and whereas in so doing the youth have gained an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s environment and heritage equal to one full academic year of study, it is accordingly the purpose of this subchapter to expand and make permanent the Youth Conservation Corps and thereby further the development and maintenance of the natural resources by America’s youth, and in so doing to prepare them for the ultimate responsibility of maintaining and managing these resources for the American people.

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42 U.S.C. § 12511 — Findings and purpose

**(a) Findings** The Congress finds the following: (1) Throughout the United States, there are pressing unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs. (2) Americans desire to affirm common responsibilities and shared values, and join together in positive experiences, that transcend race, religion, gender, age, disability, region, income, and education. (3) The rising costs of postsecondary education are putting higher education out of reach for an increasing number of citizens. (4) Americans of all ages can improve their communities and become better citizens through service to the United States. (5) Nonprofit organizations, local governments, States, and the Federal Government are already supporting a wide variety of national service programs that deliver needed services in a cost-effective manner. (6) Residents of low-income communities, especially youth and young adults, can be empowered through their service, and can help provide future community leadership. **(b) Purpose** It is the purpose of this chapter to— (1) meet the unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs of the United States, without displacing existing workers; (2) renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the spirit of community and service throughout the varied and diverse communities of the United States; (3) expand educational opportunity by rewarding individuals who participate in national service with an increased ability to pursue higher education or job training; (4) encourage citizens of the United States, regardless of age, income, geographic location, or disability, to engage in full-time or part-time national service; (5) reinvent government to eliminate duplication, support locally established initiatives, require measurable goals for p

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42 U.S.C. § 12501 — Actions under national service laws to be subject to availability of appropriations

No action involving the obligation or expenditure of funds may be taken under one of the national service laws (as defined in section 12511(15) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title) unless and until the Corporation for National and Community Service has sufficient appropriations available at the time such action is taken to satisfy the obligation to be incurred or make the expenditure to be made.

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42 U.S.C. § 12612 — Purpose

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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42 U.S.C. § 12512 — Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter: (1) **Adult volunteer** — The term “adult volunteer” means an individual, such as an older adult, an individual with a disability, a parent, or an employee of a business or public or private nonprofit organization, who— (A) works without financial remuneration in an educational institution to assist students or out-of-school youth; and (B) is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the educational institution is located. (2) **Alaska Native-serving institution** — The term “Alaska Native-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in [section 1059d(b) of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059d/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Approved national service position** — The term “approved national service position” means a national service position for which the Corporation has approved the provision of a national service educational award described in [section 12603 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12603&num=0&edition=prelim) as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position. (4) **Approved silver scholar position** — The term “approved silver scholar position” means a position, in a program described in [section 12653c(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12653c/a&num=0&edition=prelim), for which the Corporation has approved the provision of a silver scholarship educational award as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position. (5) **Approved summer of service position** — The term “approved summer of service position” means a position, in a program described in [section 12563(

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42 U.S.C. § 12574 — Types of national service positions eligible for approval for national service educational awards

The Corporation may approve of any of the following service positions as an approved national service position that includes the national service educational award described in division D as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position: (1) A position for a participant in a national service program described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 12572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim) that receives assistance under subsection (a) of [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) A position for a participant in a program that— (A) is carried out by a State, a subdivision of a State, a territory, an Indian tribe, a public or private nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, or a Federal agency (under an interagency agreement described in [section 12571(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/b&num=0&edition=prelim)); and (B) would be eligible to receive assistance under [section 12571(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/a&num=0&edition=prelim), based on criteria established by the Corporation, but has not applied for such assistance. (3) A position involving service as a VISTA volunteer under title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ([42 U.S.C. 4951](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4951&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (4) A position facilitating service-learning in a program described in [section 12572(a)(1)(B)(vi) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.

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42 U.S.C. § 12614 — National service program

**(a) In general** Under the national service program component of the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized by [section 12612(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612/a&num=0&edition=prelim), eligible young people shall work in teams on National Civilian Community Corps projects. **(b) Eligible participants** A person shall be eligible for selection for the national service program if the person— (1) is, or will be, at least 18 years of age on or before December 31 of the calendar year in which the individual enrolls in the program, but is not more than 24 years of age as of the date the individual begins participating in the program; and (2) is a high school graduate or has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent. **(c) Diverse backgrounds of participants** In selecting persons for the national service program, the Director shall endeavor to ensure that participants are from economically, geographically, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The Director shall take appropriate steps, including through outreach and recruitment activities, to increase the percentage of participants in the program who are disadvantaged youth to 50 percent of all participants by year 2012. The Director shall report to the authorizing committees biennially on such steps, any challenges faced, and the annual participation rates of disadvantaged youth in the program. **(d) Period of participation** Persons desiring to participate in the national service program shall enter into an agreement with the Director to participate in the Corps for a period of not less than nine months and not more than one year, as specified by the Director, and may renew the agreement for not more than one additional such peri

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42 U.S.C. § 12682 — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) Subchapter I** (1) **Division B** (A) *In general* — There are authorized to be appropriated to provide financial assistance under division B of subchapter I— (i) $97,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and (ii) such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2014. (B) *Part IV reservation* — Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, the Corporation may reserve such sums as may be necessary to carry out part IV of division B of subchapter I. (C) *Section 12561a* — Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (A) and not reserved under subparagraph (B) for a fiscal year, not more than $7,000,000 shall be made available for awards to Campuses of Service under [section 12561a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12561a&num=0&edition=prelim). (D) *Section 12563(c)(8)* — Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (A) and not reserved under subparagraph (B) for a fiscal year, not more than $10,000,000 shall be made available for summer of service program grants under [section 12563(c)(8) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12563/c/8&num=0&edition=prelim), and not more than $10,000,000 shall be deposited in the National Service Trust to support summer of service educational awards, consistent with [section 12563(c)(8) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12563/c/8&num=0&edition=prelim). (E) *Section 12563(c)(9)* — Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (A) and not reserved under subparagraph (B) for a fiscal year, not more than $20,000,000 shall be made available for youth engagement zone programs under [section 12563(c)(9) of this ti

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42 U.S.C. § 12653b — ServeAmerica Fellowships

Page 8407 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12653b § 12653a. Presidential awards for service (a) Presidential awards (1) In general The President, acting through the Corpora- tion, may make Presidential awards for serv- ice to individuals providing significant serv- ice, and to outstanding service programs. (2) Individuals and programs Notwithstanding section 12511 of this title— (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 au- thorized 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 ex- penses 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 Corpora- tion, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198A, formerly § 198B, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(c), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 843; renumbered § 198A and amend- ed Pub. L. 111–13, title I, §§ 1803(b), 1804, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1554.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly cla

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