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42 U.S.C. § 4991

Congressional statement of purpose

Ch. 66 — DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES
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42 U.S.C. § 4991 — Congressional statement of purpose

U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE 42 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 66 - DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICES SUBCHAPTER I - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS Part C - Special Volunteer Programs Sec. 4991 - Congressional statement of purpose From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§4991. Congressional statement of purpose

This part provides for special emphasis and demonstration volunteer programs, together with appropriate powers and responsibilities designed to assist in the development and coordination of such programs. The purpose of this part is to strengthen and supplement efforts to meet a broad range of needs, particularly those related to poverty, by encouraging and enabling persons from all walks of life and from all age groups to perform meaningful and constructive volunteer service in agencies, institutions, and organizations where the application of human talent and dedication may help to meet such needs. It is the further purpose of this part to provide technical and financial assistance to encourage voluntary organizations and volunteer efforts at the national, State, and local level.

(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, §121, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 400; Pub. L. 98–288, §11, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 191; Pub. L. 111–13, title II, §2131, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1584.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments 2009—Pub. L. 111–13 substituted "organizations" for "situations" in second sentence. 1984—Pub. L. 98–288 struck out "human, social, and environmental" after "broad range of", and inserted at end "It is the further purpose of this part to provide technical and financial assistance to encourage voluntary organizations and volunteer efforts at the national, State, and local level."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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

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