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AARP Pennsylvania

Congress Passes Needed National Service Legislation

Published in Lab Law Weekly, April 17th, 2009

AARP today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (HR 1388) -- a bill that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. The U.S. Senate passed similar legislation last week. Designated as a "key vote" by AARP on behalf of its 40 million members, each elected official's vote is posted on AARP's Government Watch site (www.aarp.org/governmentwatch) so individuals across the nation can see how their legislators voted on this important bill.

"AARP members stand ready to give, and offer a lifetime of acquired skills to meet a wide range of community needs," said AARP...

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