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President Issues FY10 Budget Request
for National Service
On May 7, 2009, President Obama sent to Congress his Fiscal Year 2010 budget request for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs. The President is requesting $1.149 billion, $259 million (29% increase) over the FY09 enacted level. The budget proposes funding levels for new and existing initiatives authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and lays the foundation for others.
- Click here for details on the President's FY10 budget request from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The President’s budget submission is just one early step in a lengthy appropriations process. Voices for National Service will remain engaged, reaching out to the Administration and the Congress, urging them to approve a substantial investment in national service that will help to make the Serve America Act a reality. |
President Obama Signs
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Bill Will "Connect Deeds to Needs"
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On April 21, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which will dramatically expand national service opportunities to address America's most pressing challenges.
At the signing ceremony, the President drew significant attention to one of the bill's architects, Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), highlighting the long-standing commitment by the senator and his family to service and the country. |
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- Click here to read President Obama's complete statement from the bill signing ceremony.
- Click here to read more on the bill signing from the White House.
- Click here for a detailed summary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and the bill language provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
- Click here to read news coverage of the bill signing.
- Click here for a statement from Voices for National Service on the passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
While the bill authorizes a massive expansion of national service programs for Americans of all ages, implementation is tied to the availability of funds. The President is expected to release a detailed budget for Fiscal Year 2010 next month, and Congress will consider the President's request as they make discretionary spending decisions and consider the twelve annual appropriations bills.
Voices for National Service will remain engaged in the appropriations process and will provide updates as they become available. |
President Obama Calls for
Renewed Spirit of Service
Read Transcript of Obama’s Address to Congress
February 25, 2009
Millions watched this week as President Obama spoke to a Joint Session of Congress and clearly stated his vision for the role National Service should play in facing the critical challenges our country faces.
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“To encourage a renewed spirit of national service for this and future generations,” President Obama asked Congress to send him the Serve America Act, “the bipartisan legislation that bears the name of Senator Orrin Hatch as well as an American who has never stopped asking what he can do for his country – Senator Edward Kennedy.” |
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The Serve America Act builds on service as a strategy to meet specific national challenges such as addressing the dropout crisis and strengthening our schools; improving energy efficiency; safeguarding the environment; improving health care and expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities; and preparing for and responding to disasters and emergencies.
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National Service Hearing
Renewing America through National Service and Volunteerism
February 25, 2009
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Recording Artist Usher joined other distinguished witnesses to testify before the House Committee on Education and Labor at a hearing examining how to renew America through national service and volunteerism on February 25, 2009. It was the first full committee education hearing held in the 111th Congress.
The hearing investigated the role of service in meeting critical community needs, reinvigorating civic engagement across all levels of society, expanding opportunities for young people to participate in service, and how national and community service can help “green” America. |
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Click on the witnesses listed below to read their testimony:
- Van Jones, Founder and President Green for All
- David L. Caprara, Director and Nonresident Fellow Brookings Initiative on International Volunteering and Service
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Declaration of Service Video
Sign the Declaration and Pledge to Serve
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The Declaration Of Service is a declaration in support of a new America, an America where there are meaningful opportunities for every American who wants to serve, and where service unites us and helps solve our greatest challenges. To add your name, go here: www.servicenation.org. |
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