Congress Gives Big Boost to National Service

Other measures would create service-related fellowships and scholarships for people age 55 and over and a National Service Reserve Corps of national-service alumni who would respond to nationals disasters.

Honoring 9/11
The legislation would also designate September 11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance to commemorate the 2001 terrorist attacks and increase the amount of the education grants awarded to AmeriCorps participants.