S 2785
A Chance To Serve Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:50 AM
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Bill overview
The A Chance To Serve Act expands benefits for both Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. For Peace Corps volunteers, it extends non-competitive eligibility for civilian jobs, removes restrictions on immigration status for eligibility, ensures regular stipend payments, and provides extended health care benefits, including a one-year eligibility for VA hospital care. The bill also increases financial support for AmeriCorps volunteers through higher living allowances, a doubled education award, and provisions regarding loan repayment. It aims to increase the number of national service positions available and improve access to educational benefits for those serving in these programs.
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