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42 U.S.C. 12645b: Generation of volunteersText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
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§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, § 188 , as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612 , Apr. 21, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1538 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.