CORPS Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T04:59:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4100 CORPS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4100

The CORPS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4100, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a new program called the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) to provide assistance to communities in times of crisis.

The CORE program would be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and would focus on coordinating resources and volunteers to respond to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises. The program would also work to build resilience in communities by providing training and resources for disaster preparedness.

The CORPS Act would authorize funding for the CORE program and establish guidelines for its operation. It would also require regular reporting to Congress on the program's activities and effectiveness. Overall, the CORPS Act aims to improve the nation's ability to respond to emergencies and support communities in need. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HR 4100

Cultivating Opportunity and Recovery from the Pandemic through Service Act or the CORPS Act

This bill makes several changes to AmeriCorps programs during the COVID-19 health emergency. Specifically, the bill:

increases living allowance payments to program participants;
increases educational awards for program participants;
relaxes program requirements, including reducing the age requirement for AmeriCorps Seniors to 45 and older;
creates a pilot program to allow state commissions to directly place individuals in approved AmeriCorps programs; and
allows for targeted AmeriCorps grants to fund recovery projects in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

The bill also excludes AmeriCorps living allowance payments and educational awards from taxable income for program participants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4100

Bill HR 4100 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4100 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4100's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4100

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4100

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Corporation for National and Community Service

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Higher education

- Income tax exclusion

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- National and community service

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Rural conditions and development

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- State and local government operations

- Student aid and college costs

- Wages and earnings

- Youth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4100

To amend the national service laws to prioritize national service programs and projects that are directly related to the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.

CORPS Act

Cultivating Opportunity and Recovery from the Pandemic through Service Act