Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 12645b

Generation of volunteers

In making decisions on applications for assistance or approved national service positions under the national service laws, the Corporation shall take into consideration the extent to which the applicant’s proposal will increase the involvement of volunteers in meeting community needs. In reviewing the application for this purpose, the Corporation may take into account the mission of the applicant.

Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 188Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612123 Stat. 1538 (, as added , , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13section 4950 of this titleSection effective , see , set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under .