,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fdae ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bg1 #bjbj,mr4 ,panetta 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,bacon1 ,ms4 ,houlahan1 ,mr4 ,waltz1 ,mr4 ,moulton1 ,mr4 ,cisneros1 ,mr4 ,riggleman1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 and ,mr4 ,crow7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 ,foreign ,affairs1 ,agriculture1 ,natural ,resources1 ,ways and ,means1 ,oversight and ,reform1 ,veterans' ,affairs1 ,homeland ,security1 ,intelligence 7,permanent ,select71 ,house ,administration1 the ,judiciary1 and ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to build on ,america's spirit of service to nurture1 promote1 and expand a culture of service to secure the ,nation's future1 address critical needs of the ,nation1 and strengthen the civic fabric of ,american society4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,,title ,i--,prioritization of civic education and service learning,sec4 #aja4 ,civic education fund4,sec4 #ajb4 ,service-learning fund4,sec4 #ajc4 ,national civics assessment4,sec4 #ajd4 ,excellence in civics award4,sec4 #aje4 ,development of material on civic education and effective citizenship4,sec4 #ajf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the importance of teachers in inspiring civic engagement4,,title ,,ii--,elevation and integration of all forms of service,sec4 #bja4 ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service4,sec4 #bjb4 ,internet-based service platform4,sec4 #bjc4 ,pilot program to coordinate military1 national1 and public service recruitment4,sec4 #bjd4 ,joint market research and recruiting program to advance military and national service4,sec4 #bje4 ,information sharing to advance military and national service4,sec4 #bjf4 ,transition opportunities for military servicemembers and national service participants4,sec4 #bjg4 ,joint report to ,congress on initiatives to integrate military and national service4,,title ,,iii--,advancement of ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service,sec4 #cjj4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,advancement of military service,sec4 #cja4 ,new personnel management structure for military specialists4,sec4 #cjb4 ,pre-service tuition grant program4,sec4 #cjc4 ,pilot program on technical civilian professional credentials4,sec4 #cjd4 ,expansion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program4,sec4 #cje4 ,expansion of ,cyber ,institutes ,program4,sec4 #cjf4 ,temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives4,sec4 #cjg4 ,multiyear appropriations for marketing and advertising4,subtitle ,b--,advancement of national service,sec4 #cba4 ,national service fellowships4,sec4 #cbb4 ,expansion of youthbuild1 youth conservation corps1 and national guard youth challenge programs4,sec4 #cbc4 ,national service public awareness campaign4,sec4 #cbd4 ,recognition of corporate contributions to national service4,sec4 #cbe4 ,corporation for national and community service demonstration projects4,sec4 #cbf4 ,peace ,corps remote demonstration projects4,sec4 #cbg4 ,national service living allowance increases4,sec4 #cbh4 ,senior ,corps stipend increases4,sec4 #cbi4 ,wraparound support services for certain national service participants4,sec4 #ccj4 ,national service educational award increases4,sec4 #cca4 ,expanded use of national service educational award4,sec4 #ccb4 ,discounted end-of-service cash stipend for national service members4,sec4 #ccc4 ,exclusion of national service educational award from gross income4,sec4 #ccd4 ,transferability of national service educational award4,sec4 #cce4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for full-time national service participants4,sec4 #ccf4 ,pension service credit for ,federal service corps participants4,sec4 #ccg4 ,senior ,corps competitive grant model4,subtitle ,c--,advancement of public service3 ,modernization of ,federal personnel systems,sec4 #cda4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of ,federal public service4,sec4 #cdb4 ,responsibility for determining eligibility for hiring preferences and special hiring options4,sec4 #cdc4 ,enhancement of special hiring authorities for military veterans4,sec4 #cdd4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for high-performing civilian employees4,sec4 #cde4 ,flexibility for temporary and term appointments4,sec4 #cdf4 ,criteria for granting direct-hire authority to agencies4,sec4 #cdg4 ,cafeteria plan for ,federal employees4,sec4 #cdh4 ,modern benefits pilot program4,sec4 #cdi4 ,demonstration project flexibility for the ,office of ,personnel ,management4,sec4 #cej4 ,advanced assessment tools for ,executive agency hiring4,sec4 #cea4 ,competency standards for human resources specialists4,sec4 #ceb4 ,evaluation of improvements to the ,federal civil service personnel system4,sec4 #cec4 ,proposals for modern talent-management system4,sec4 #ced4 ,annual report on blended ,federal workforce4,sec4 #cee4 ,sense of ,congress on effective and efficient management of the blended ,federal workforce4,subtitle ,d--,advancement of public service3 students1 recent graduates1 and critical skills,sec4 #cfa4 ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center4,sec4 #cfb4 ,public ,service ,corps4,sec4 #cfc4 ,public service academy grants4,sec4 #cfd4 ,public service cadet program at military service academies4,sec4 #cfe4 ,compensation for ,federal interns4,sec4 #cff4 ,establishment of ,pathways ,program4,sec4 #cfg4 ,enhanced hiring for recent college graduates and post-secondary students4,sec4 #cfh4 ,aggregate number of hires of recent college graduates and post-secondary students4,sec4 #cfi4 ,demonstration project to hire recent college graduates and post-secondary students with critical skills4,sec4 #cgj4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for ,federal developmental positions4,sec4 #cga4 ,facilitation of ,federal employee reskilling4,sec4 #cgb4 ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve pilot project4,sec4 #cgc4 ,expansion of cyber talent management system4,sec4 #cgd4 ,personnel policy demonstration project for ,federal agencies with employees in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields4,sec4 #cge4 ,development of proposal for simplified personnel system for ,veterans ,health ,administration4,sec4 #cgf4 ,portability of health care licensure for ,federal employees4,,title ,,iv--,strengthening of national mobilization,sec4 #dja4 ,modernization of the ,selective ,service ,system4,sec4 #djb4 ,report on exemptions and deferments for a possible military draft4,sec4 #djc4 ,responsibilities for national mobilization2 personnel requirements4,sec4 #djd4 ,enhancements to national mobilization exercises4,sec4 #dje4 ,critical skills for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #djf4 ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills4 ,i ,prioritization of civic education and service learning #aja4 ,civic education fund 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applied civics ,the term applied civics means an educational program applying service-learning methods to provide students with practical and experiential opportunities to apply their civic knowledge and skills4 7#b7 ,civic education ,the term civic education means an educational program that provides participants with knowledge of law1 government1 and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and skills that enable participants to participate responsibly in democracy4 7#c7 ,educational service agency and state educational agency ,the terms educational service agency and ,state educational agency have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 any local educational agency2 7,b7 any ,state educational agency2 7,c7 any educational service agency2 7,d7 any institution of higher education2 7,e7 any community-based organization2 7,f7 any nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization2 or 7,g7 any consortium of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#e7 ,high-need school ,the term high-need school means any public elementary school or secondary school that is located in an area in which the percentage of students from families with incomes below the poverty line is #cj percent or more1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 and includes any tribally sanctioned educational authority as defined in section #cbja of that ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjaa74 7#h7 ,school ,the term school means-- 7,a7 any elementary school or secondary school as those terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja72 and 7,b7 any education program provided by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bafd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#aj7 ,service-learning ,the term service-learning has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa74 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a ,civic ,education ,fund from which the ,secretary makes grants under this section to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to support the development and evaluation of civic education programs in schools4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purposes of grants awarded from the ,civic ,education ,fund are-- 7,a7 to promote and expand civic education by supporting the development and implementation of high-quality civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning programming in schools2 7,b7 to promote the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula and educational standards1 and to provide teacher development1 with respect to civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning programming in schools2 and 7,c7 to support ,state and local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to support civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning in schools4 7c7 ,teacher development in civic education1 applied civics1 and service learning 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may apply for a grant under this section for the purpose of teacher development in civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning in schools4 ,such grant may only be used-- 7,a7 to train teachers in effective strategies for instructing students in civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning2 7,b7 to host training sessions for teachers to share best practices and learn new skills2 7,c7 to develop resources that teachers can use in the classroom to improve civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning programs for students2 7,d7 to coordinate with other local organizations and community-based services and programs to provide hands-on civic learning development opportunities2 or 7,e7 to support any other programs designed to ensure that teachers have the requisite knowledge and skills to successfully teach civic education and applied civics4 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,reservation of funds for high-need schools ,of the funds made available for grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ej percent for grants to provide services for teachers in high-need schools4 7,b7 ,general grants ,the remainder of the funds made available for grants under this subsection 7but not more than #ej percent of such funds7 shall be granted on a competitive basis to eligible entities for the purpose of teacher development in civic education1 applied civics1 and service learning in schools4 7d7 ,development and implementation of effective civic education1 applied civics1 and service-,learning programs 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may apply for a grant under this section for activities to support effective civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning programs in schools4 ,such grant may only be used-- 7,a7 to establish a new1 or improve an existing1 civic education1 applied civics1 or service-learning program2 7,b7 to evaluate the effect of such programs on participants and increase the effectiveness of such programs with respect to-- 7i7 understanding of ,united ,states law1 history1 and government2 7ii7 voting and other forms of political and civic engagement2 7iii7 critical thinking and media literacy2 7iv7 interest in employment1 and careers1 in military1 national1 and public service2 and 7v7 the ability of participants to collaborate and compromise with others to solve problems2 7,c7 to develop and modify curricula relating to civic education1 applied civics1 and service learning2 7,d7 to create and administer classroom activities1 thesis projects1 individual or team projects1 internships1 or community service activities related to civics education2 7,e7 to collaborate with government entities1 nonprofit organizations1 or consortia of such entities and organizations to provide students with experiences related to civic education2 or 7,f7 to develop and support any other programs the ,secretary deems crucial to the efficacy of civic education1 applied civics1 or service-learning programs4 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,reservation of funds for high-need schools ,of the funds made available for grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ej percent for grants for programs for students in high-need schools4 7,b7 ,general grants ,the remainder of the funds made available for grants under this subsection 7but not more than #ej percent of such funds7 shall be granted on a competitive basis to eligible entities for programs that develop and implement effective civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning programs in schools4 7e7 ,matching funds requirements 7#a7 ,requirements ,except for grants for high-need schools under subsections 7c77#b77;,a7 and 7d77#b77;,a71 the ,federal share of the cost of a program that receives a grant under this section1 whether the grant is provided directly or as a subgrant from the original recipient of the grant1 may not exceed #ej percent of such cost4 7#b7 ,calculation ,in providing for the remaining share of the cost of carrying out the program receiving the grant1 the recipient-- 7,a7 may provide for such share through contributions in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated1 including facilities1 equipment1 or services2 and 7,b7 may provide for such share through non-,federal sources or from other ,federal sources 7other than funds made available under ,federal programs administered by the ,secretary74 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive in whole or in part the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a recipient in any fiscal year if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver would be equitable due to a lack of available financial resources at the local level4 7#d7 ,report by recipient on other ,federal funds ,a recipient of a grant to which this subsection applies shall report to the ,secretary the amount and source of any ,federal funds used to carry out the program for which the grant is provided1 other than funds made available under programs administered by the ,secretary1 including the amounts and sources of the other ,federal funds4 7f7 ,geographic distribution ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants awarded under this section4 7g7 ,reports ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ab months thereafter1 submit a report to ,congress that contains the following3 7#a7 ,information on all programs for which grants were awarded under this section during the preceding #ab-month period1 including detail on the grant recipients1 the programs funded by the grants1 and the schools involved in the programs funded by the grants4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the successes of all programs for which grants are awarded under this section1 noting in particular the successes of such programs in achieving-- 7,a7 progress toward exposing all students in schools to a robust civic education curriculum by #bjca2 and 7,b7 increases in the number of students in grades #d1 #h1 and #ab testing at or above the ,proficient level in the civics portion of the ,national ,assessment of ,education ,progress ,test under section #cjc of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb71 as compared with the last administration of such ,assessment4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the potential need for additional funding for programs under this section4 7#d7 ,information regarding each recipient of a grant under this section that uses ,federal funds to carry out the program for which the grant is provided1 other than funds made available under programs administered by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 ,such regulations shall include-- 7#a7 procedures for eligible entities to apply for grants under this section2 7#b7 the competitive process for the awarding of grants2 7#c7 any limitations on the use of funds from grants awarded under this section2 and 7#d7 reporting requirements by recipients of such grants4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,civic ,education ,fund established under this section for each fiscal year not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj to carry out programs authorized under subsection 7c71 and not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj to carry out programs authorized under subsection 7d74 #ajb4 ,service-learning fund 7a7 ,eligible entity ,section #aai7;a77#a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking a public or private elementary school or secondary school12 and 7#b7 by striking a consortium of such entities1 or a consortium of #b or more such entities and a for-profit organization and inserting or a consortium of such entities44 7b7 ,establishment ,section #aai of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,service-,learning fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,corporation a ,service-,learning ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund74 ,the purpose of the ,fund is to make grants and fixed-amount grants 7in accordance with section #abi7l77 to eligible entities or eligible partnerships1 as appropriate1 for programs and activities described in subsection 7c71 in order to achieve the objectives set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,fund are to ensure that1 by #bjca-- 7,a7 all students in kindergarten through grade #ab receive in-class service-learning experiences2 7,b7 at least #a1jjj1jjj students in grades #f through #ab participate in a summer of service program each year2 and 7,c7 at least #a1jjj1jjj students in grades #i through #ab participate in a semester of service program each year4 7#c7 ,allocation of funds ,of the funds made available to the ,fund each fiscal year-- 7,a7 #bj percent shall be reserved for service-learning programs in public schools under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 7#i71 and 7#aa7 of subsection 7c71 of which amount-- 7i7 #hj percent shall be reserved for programs in elementary schools and secondary schools1 of which amount not less than #ej percent shall be reserved for programs in low-income communities2 and 7ii7 #bj percent shall be reserved for programs at institutions of higher education2 7,b7 #dj percent shall be reserved for summer of service programs under paragraph 7#h7 of subsection 7c71 of which amount not less than #ej percent shall be reserved for programs in low-income communities2 and 7,c7 #dj percent shall be reserved for semester of service programs under paragraph 7#aj7 of subsection 7c71 of which amount not less than #ej percent shall be reserved for programs in low-income communities4 4 7c7 ,summer of service completion awards ,section #aai7;c77#h77;,b77iii7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;c77#h77;,b77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting no less than before #ajj hours2 and 7#b7 by striking educational award of #ejj or #gej as described in sections #adf7;a77#b77;,c7 and #adg7;d7 and inserting completion award of #ejj 7or1 at the discretion of the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 of #gej in the case of a participant who is economically disadvantaged74 7d7 ,semester of service programs ,section #aai7;c77#aj77;,a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;c77#aj77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting in grades #i through #ab after secondary school students2 and 7#b7 by striking #gj hours and inserting #aej hours4 7e7 ,priority of applicants ,section #aai7;e7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;e77 is amended by inserting in accordance with the objectives and funding requirements set forth in subsection 7b71 after ,in making grants under this part14 7f7 ,matching fund requirement ,subsection #aai7;f7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,serve ,america ,act and inserting ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,matching fund requirement 7,a7 ,requirement ,except for programs that will be undertaken in low-income communities1 the ,federal share of the cost of a program that receives assistance under subsection 7b71 whether the assistance is provided directly or as a subgrant from the original recipient of the assistance1 may not exceed #ej percent of such cost4 7,b7 ,calculation ,in providing for the remaining share of the cost of carrying out a program under this section1 the recipient-- 7i7 shall provide for such share through payment in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated1 including facilities1 equipment1 or services2 and 7ii7 may provide for such share through ,state sources1 local sources1 or other ,federal sources4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may waive in whole or in part the requirements of this paragraph with respect to a recipient in any fiscal year if the ,chief ,executive ,officer determines that such waiver would be equitable due to a lack of available financial resources at the local level4 4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aai of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,service-,learning ,fund #bej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 #ajc4 ,national civics assessment 7a7 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#a7 ,state plans ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,d71 by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,c77xii71 by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics4 7#b7 ,local educational agency plans ,section #aaab7;c77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;c77#c77 is amended by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics4 7b7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e71 by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking civics12 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ensure that achievement data from the civics assessments described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e7 are made available both in the aggregate for the ,united ,states and separately for each ,state4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,c77ii71 by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking reading and mathematics and inserting reading1 mathematics1 and civics4 #ajd4 ,excellence in civics award 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applied civics ,the term applied civics means an educational program applying service-learning methods to provide students with practical and experiential opportunities to apply their civic knowledge and skills4 7#b7 ,civic education ,the term civic education means an educational program that provides participants with knowledge of law1 government1 and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and with skills that enable participants to participate responsibly in democracy4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#d7 ,service-learning ,the term service-learning has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa74 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may annually award to ,states1 school districts1 schools1 teachers1 and students or groups of students the ,excellence in ,civics ,award to highlight excellence in the delivery and teaching of civic education1 applied civics1 and service-learning1 especially programs that address community needs4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for an award under subsection 7b71 a ,state1 school district1 school1 teacher1 student1 or group of students shall submit an application or be nominated to the ,department of ,education at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,education may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 applications or nominations submitted to the ,secretary or the committee created under subsection 7d7 shall include information specifying-- 7,a7 the types of innovative civic education1 applied civics1 or service-learning programs or projects previously administered or completed2 7,b7 for awards given for service-learning programs or projects1 the impact on measurable civics outcomes and learning1 or the impact of the project on addressing community or national needs1 including disaster relief1 education1 poverty reduction1 ex-offender reintegration1 and senior citizen aid2 and 7,c7 for awards given for education1 the ability of the program1 teaching style1 or project to be used more broadly across the ,nation4 7d7 ,committee ,the ,secretary shall create a select committee to review applications and nominations for and designate recipients of awards under this section4 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to govern applications and nominations for awards under this section1 evaluation of such applications and nominations1 and making such awards4 #aje4 ,development of material on civic education and effective citizenship 7a7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,librarian of ,congress1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services1 and the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall work jointly to develop and distribute to the public educational materials and teaching resources on civic education and effective citizenship1 including by enhancing existing online resources and supporting the distribution of hard copy and digital materials to local libraries1 polling locations1 and schools1 especially in rural areas4 7#b7 ,civic education defined ,in this subsection1 the term civic education means an educational program that provides participants with knowledge of law1 government1 and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and skills that enable participants to participate responsibly in democracy4 7b7 ,reporting ,the ,librarian of ,congress1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services1 and the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall submit as part of the budget request for each fiscal year an update on the development and distribution efforts outlined under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #ajf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the importance of teachers in inspiring civic engagement 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,parents have a critical voice in ensuring their children receive an education that will help them to be engaged and productive members of ,american society1 and members of the teaching profession are crucial to helping them achieve that goal4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states suffers from a lack of consistently effective civic education that imparts knowledge about government1 democratic engagement1 and the ,constitution4 7#c7 ,recent polling by the ,annenberg ,public ,policy ,center revealed that #bb percent of ,american adults are unable to name any of the three branches of government and #cg percent are unable to name or do not know any of the rights guaranteed by the ,first ,amendment to the ,constitution4 7#d7 ,every ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states reported a lack of qualified teachers in at least one academic subject during the #bjag-bjah school year4 7#e7 ,the ,learning ,policy ,institute reported a teacher shortage of about #fd1jjj teachers during the #bjae-bjaf academic year and estimated that1 beginning in #bjbj1 #cjj1jjj new teachers will be needed each year4 7#f7 ,teachers often do not receive full support for classroom activities or for advancing their contributions to the education system through career development4 7#g7 ,a survey by the ,department of ,education found that #id percent of public school teachers in the ,united ,states paid for their own classroom supplies and materials without reimbursement during the #bjad-bjae school year1 with the average teacher spending #dgi out-of-pocket4 7#h7 ,eighteen percent of teachers work a second job during the school year1 making teachers three times as likely as all workers in the ,united ,states to work multiple jobs4 7#i7 ,teachers in all subjects and at all grade levels play a crucial role in educating youth about service options and the ways youth can engage in their communities4 7#aj7 ,the advancement of civic education and the availability of well-trained and effective teachers are essential for the future health of civil society in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 teachers of all subjects and at all grade levels1 including those in public1 private1 and homeschool settings1 are essential in inspiring civic knowledge and engagement in their students2 7#b7 public school teachers are dedicated public servants and should be honored and supported in their work to educate youth in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 teachers are crucial in inspiring their students to contribute to their ,nation and communities through all forms of service2 7#d7 the profession of teaching is a noble endeavor and one that is vital to the civic education of ,american youth2 7#e7 teachers across the country have sought to raise awareness of a crisis in resource support and adequate compensation for teachers1 especially at public schools2 7#f7 officials at all levels of government should seek to address these concerns by providing teachers with resource support1 adequate compensation1 and career development opportunities2 and 7#g7 more ,americans will be called to the teaching profession when government officials at all levels demonstrate value for the essential role of teachers in our society by providing teachers with resource support1 adequate compensation1 and career development opportunities4 ,,ii ,elevation and integration of all forms of service #bja4 ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,executive agency ,the term ,executive agency has the meaning given that term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,military service ,the term military service means active service 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c7 of section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or active status 7as defined in subsection 7d77#d7 of such section7 in one of the uniformed services 7as defined in subsection 7a77#e7 of such section74 7#c7 ,national service 7,a7 ,in general ,the term national service means participation1 other than military service or public service1 in a program that-- 7i7 is designed to enhance the common good and meet the needs of communities1 the ,states1 or the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is funded or facilitated by-- 7,i7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7,,ii7 an institution of higher education as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 or 7,,iii7 the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7,b7 ,included programs ,the term national service includes-- 7i7 the programs authorized in-- 7,i7 sections #e and #f of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd and #beje72 7,,ii7 section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7relating to the ,youth,build ,program2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 7,,iii7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7relating to the ,volunteers in ,service to ,america2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #diea et seq472 and 7,,iv7 subtitles ,c 7relating to the ,national ,service ,trust ,program2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq47 and ,e 7relating to the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq47 of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij2 and 7ii7 any other program that is consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 as determined by the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,public service ,the term public service means civilian employment in the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7#e7 ,service ,the term service means a personal commitment of time1 energy1 and talent to a mission that contributes to the public good by protecting the ,nation and its citizens1 strengthening communities1 or promoting the general social welfare4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,executive ,office of the ,president a ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7#b7 ,functions ,the ,council shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,president with respect to promoting and expanding opportunities for military service1 national service1 and public service for all ,americans2 7,b7 coordinate policies and initiatives of the executive branch to promote and expand opportunities for military service1 national service1 and public services2 and 7,c7 coordinate policies and initiatives of the executive branch to foster an increased sense of service and civic responsibility among all ,americans4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,director ,the ,president shall appoint1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 an ,assistant to the ,president for ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service1 who shall serve at the pleasure of the ,president4 ,the ,assistant to the ,president for ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service shall serve as the ,director of the ,council4 7#b7 ,membership ,in addition to the ,director1 the ,council shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,attorney ,general2 7,d7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,e7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,f7 the ,secretary of ,labor2 7,g7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,h7 the ,secretary of ,education2 7,i7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,j7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,k7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,l7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,m7 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7,n7 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps2 7,o7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 and 7,p7 such other officers as the ,president may designate4 7#c7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet on a quarterly basis1 or more frequently as the ,director may direct4 7d7 ,responsibilities of the council ,in addition to performing such other functions as the ,president may direct1 the ,council shall do the following3 7#a7 ,assist and advise the ,president and the heads of ,executive agencies in the establishment of policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities to promote service and civic responsibility among all ,americans4 7#b7 ,develop and recommend to the ,president and the heads of ,executive agencies policies of common interest to ,executive agencies for increasing the participation and propensity of ,americans to participate in military1 national1 and public service in order to address national security and other current and future needs of the ,nation4 7#c7 ,serve as the interagency lead for identifying critical skills to address national security and other needs of the ,nation1 with responsibility for coordinating ,governmentwide efforts to address gaps in critical skills and identifying methods to recruit and retain individuals possessing such critical skills4 7#d7 ,serve as a forum for ,federal officials responsible for military1 national1 and public service programs to coordinate and develop interagency1 cross-service initiatives4 7#e7 ,lead the effort of the ,federal ,government to develop joint awareness and recruitment1 retention1 and marketing initiatives involving military1 national1 and public service1 including the sharing of marketing and recruiting research between and among service agencies4 7#f7 ,coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of recruitment1 retention1 marketing1 and public outreach initiatives for the ,federal civilian service and national service programs1 including-- 7,a7 efforts to reevaluate benefits for the ,federal civilian service and national service programs in order to increase awareness of1 and remove barriers to entry into1 such programs2 and 7,b7 efforts to develop pathways to service for college students and recent college graduates4 7#g7 ,consider approaches for assessing impact of service on the needs of the ,nation and individuals4 7#h7 ,consult with such representatives of non-,federal entities1 including ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 ,state and local educational authorities1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 philanthropic organizations1 and the private sector1 as the ,council considers advisable1 in order to promote and develop initiatives to foster and reward military1 national1 and public service4 7#i7 ,oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the ,national ,commission on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #eec of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh74 7#aj7 ,prepare and submit to the ,president and to the ,congress a ,quadrennial ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,strategy1 with the first such ,strategy submitted not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 which shall set forth-- 7,a7 a review of programs and initiatives of the ,federal ,government relating to the ,council's mandate2 7,b7 notable initiatives by ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and by nongovernmental entities to increase awareness of and participation in service programs2 7,c7 current and foreseeable trends for service to address the needs of the ,nation2 and 7,d7 a program for addressing any deficiencies identified by the ,council1 together with recommendations for legislation4 7#aa7 ,prepare and submit to the ,president and the ,congress a ,quadrennial ,report on ,cross-,service ,participation on the basis of the activities carried out under section #bjg1 with the first such ,report submitted not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#ab7 ,prepare1 for inclusion in the ,president's annual budget submission to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a detailed1 separate analysis1 by budget function1 by agency1 and by initiative area for the preceding fiscal year1 the current fiscal year1 and the fiscal years for which the budget is submitted1 identifying the amounts of gross and net appropriations or obligational authority and outlays for initiatives consistent with the priorities of the ,president under the ,quadrennial ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,strategy1 with separate displays for mandatory and discretionary amounts4 7#ac7 ,develop a definition of national service that incorporates domestic and international service and a joint national service messaging strategy that both the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service and the ,peace ,corps would promote4 7e7 ,responsibilities of the director ,in addition to duties relating to the preceding provisions of this section1 as well as such other functions as the ,president may direct1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs for any matter that may affect national security2 7#b7 at the ,president's discretion1 serve as spokesperson of the executive branch on issues related to military1 national1 and public service2 and 7#c7 upon request1 appear before any committee or subcommittee of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate to represent the position of the executive branch on matters within the scope of the ,council's responsibilities4 7f7 ,organizational matters 7#a7 ,assistant to the ,president for ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,the ,assistant to the ,president for ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service shall be compensated at the rate payable for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,staff ,the ,council may employ such officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions4 ,staff of the ,council shall be compensated at a rate no higher than the rate payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,experts and consultants ,the ,council may employ and fix the compensation of such experts and consultants as may be necessary for carrying out of its functions1 in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,advisory committees ,the ,council may1 in carrying out its functions1 establish advisory committees composed of representatives from outside the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,authority to accept gifts ,the ,council may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services1 goods1 and property1 except for cash1 from non-,federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the ,council4 7#f7 ,authority to accept voluntary services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,council may accept and employ voluntary and uncompensated services in furtherance of the purposes of the ,council4 7g7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#dj7 a separate statement of the amount of appropriations requested for the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service in the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 7#da7 a separate analysis by budget function1 by agency1 and by initiative area1 for the current fiscal year and the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted1 identifying the amounts of obligational authority and outlays for initiatives consistent with the priorities of the ,president under the ,quadrennial ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,strategy required by section #bja7;d7 of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj1 with separate displays for mandatory and discretionary amounts4 4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #bjb4 ,internet-based service platform 7a7 ,declaration of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states1 in promoting a culture of service in the ,united ,states and meeting the recruiting needs for military1 national1 and public service programs1 to provide a comprehensive1 interactive1 and integrated ,internet-based platform to enable ,americans to learn about and connect with service organizations and opportunities and assist in the recruiting needs of service organizations4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,the term ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service means the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#c7 ,executive agency ,the term ,executive agency has the meaning given that term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,member ,the term member means an individual who is a member of the ,service ,platform under this section4 7#e7 ,military department ,the term military department has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,military service ,the term military service means active service 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c7 of section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or active status 7as defined in subsection 7d77#d7 of such section7 in one of the uniformed services 7as defined in subsection 7a77#e7 of such section74 7#g7 ,national service 7,a7 ,in general ,the term national service means participation1 other than military or public service1 in a program that-- 7i7 is designed to enhance the common good and meet the needs of communities1 the ,states1 or the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is funded or facilitated by-- 7,i7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7,,ii7 an institution of higher education as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 or 7,,iii7 the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7,b7 ,included programs ,the term national service includes-- 7i7 the programs authorized in-- 7,i7 sections #e and #f of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd and #beje72 7,,ii7 section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7relating to the ,youth,build ,program2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 7,,iii7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7relating to the ,volunteers in ,service to ,america2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #diea et seq472 and 7,,iv7 subtitles ,c 7relating to the ,national ,service ,trust ,program2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq47 and ,e 7relating to the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq47 of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij2 and 7ii7 any other program that is consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 as determined by the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service4 7#h7 ,public service ,the term public service means civilian employment in the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7#i7 ,service ,the term service means a personal commitment of time1 energy1 and talent to a mission that contributes to the public good by protecting the ,nation and its citizens1 strengthening communities1 or promoting the general social welfare4 7#aj7 ,service mission ,the term service mission means the objectives of a service organization or a service opportunity4 7#aa7 ,service opportunity ,the term service opportunity means any paid1 volunteer1 or other position with a service organization4 7#ab7 ,service organization ,the term service organization means any military service1 national service1 or public service organization that participates in the ,service ,platform4 7#ac7 ,service platform ,the term ,service ,platform means the interactive and integrated internet-based platform established under this section4 7#ad7 ,service type ,the term service type means the period and form of service with a service organization1 including part-time1 full-time1 term limited1 sabbatical1 temporary1 episodic1 and emergency options for paid1 volunteer1 and stipend-based service4 7#ae7 ,state ,the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,establishment of the service platform ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall establish1 maintain1 and promote the ,service ,platform1 an interactive and integrated internet-based platform to serve as a centralized resource and database for the ,american public to learn about and connect with organizations and opportunities in military1 national1 and public service and for those organizations to identify members of the ,american public with the skills necessary to address their needs4 7d7 ,coordination and oversight ,the development and maintenance of the ,service ,platform shall be subject to the oversight of the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service who shall be responsible for ensuring that the ,service ,platform achieves the policy objectives set forth in this section4 7e7 ,use of the service platform 7#a7 ,public accessibility ,the ,director shall determine1 and make accessible by the public1 information about service organizations and service opportunities1 without any requirement that a person seeking such access become a member of the ,service ,platform4 7#b7 ,members ,any individual meeting criteria established by the ,director by regulation may become a member of the ,service ,platform4 ,registering as a member shall entitle the member to access information about service organizations and service opportunities available through the ,service ,platform4 7#c7 ,procedure for registration of members ,an individual seeking to become a member shall provide to the ,director such information as the ,director may determine is necessary to facilitate the functionality of the ,service ,platform4 7#d7 ,additional requirements ,in addition to the requirements under paragraph 7#c71 each prospective member-- 7,a7 shall1 unless specifically electing not to do so1 consent to share any information entered into the ,service ,platform with1 and to be contacted by1 any public service or national service organization that participates in the ,service ,platform2 7,b7 may consent to share any information entered into the ,service ,platform with and to be contacted by any uniformed service that participates in the ,service ,platform2 7,c7 may consent to be contacted for potential service with any national or public service organization in the event of a national emergency2 and 7,d7 may consent to be contacted to join the ,armed ,forces on a voluntary basis during an emergency requiring national mobilization4 7#e7 ,verification ,the ,director shall register an individual as a member when the ,director verifies that the individual has not previously registered as a member4 ,the ,director shall1 by written notice 7including by electronic communication71 notify the member of such registration4 7#f7 ,additional information by members ,the ,service ,platform shall enable members to provide additional information to improve the functionality of the ,service ,platform1 as determined by the ,director4 ,such additional information may include information regarding-- 7,a7 educational background2 7,b7 employment background2 7,c7 professional skills1 training1 licenses1 and certifications2 7,d7 service organization preferences2 7,e7 service type preferences2 7,f7 service mission preferences2 and 7,g7 geographic preferences4 7#g7 ,updates ,each member may update the member's personal and other information in the ,service ,platform at any time4 7#h7 ,request regarding military service ,the ,director shall send to any member who consents under paragraph 7#d77;,d7 to voluntarily join the ,armed ,forces during an emergency requiring national mobilization an annual request to confirm the member's continued willingness to so serve4 7#i7 ,withdrawal of members ,each member may withdraw as a member by submitting to the ,service ,platform a request to so withdraw4 ,within #cj days after the request to withdraw is made1 all records regarding that member shall be removed from the ,service ,platform and any other data storage locations the ,service ,platform may use1 notwithstanding any obligations under the ,federal ,records ,act 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7f7 ,service organizations 7#a7 ,executive agencies and military departments ,all ,executive agencies and military departments shall participate in the ,service ,platform as service organizations4 7#b7 ,non-,federal service organizations ,the regulations issued under subsection 7i7 shall include-- 7,a7 procedures that enable ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government agencies to participate in the ,service ,platform as service organizations2 7,b7 procedures that enable nongovernmental organizations that undertake national service programs to participate in the ,service ,platform as service organizations2 and 7,c7 a timeline to implement the procedures described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#c7 ,information on service organizations ,each service organization shall make available on the ,service ,platform-- 7,a7 information sufficient for members to identify and understand the organization's service opportunities and service mission2 7,b7 information on the availability of service opportunities by service type2 7,c7 internet links to the service organization's hiring and recruiting websites2 and 7,d7 such additional information as the ,director may determine4 7#d7 ,additional platforms not precluded ,nothing in this subsection shall prevent any service organization from creating or maintaining its own internet-based system or platform to recruit individuals for employment or for volunteer or other service opportunities4 7g7 ,minimum design requirements ,in addition to the requirements set forth in this section1 the ,service ,platform shall do the following3 7#a7 ,provide the public with access to information on service organizations and service opportunities through an internet-based system that is user-friendly1 interactive1 accessible1 and fully functional through mobile applications and other widely used communications media1 without a requirement that any person seeking such access register as a member4 7#b7 ,provide individuals with the ability to register as members in order to customize their experience in accordance with subsection 7e77#f71 include mechanisms to connect members with service organizations and service opportunities that match the interests of the members1 and ensure robust search capabilities to facilitate the ability of members to explore service organizations and service opportunities4 7#c7 ,include mechanisms to enable service organizations to connect with members who have consented to be contacted and meet the needs of the service organizations4 7#d7 ,incorporate1 to the extent permitted by law and regulation1 the ability of members to securely upload information on education1 employment1 and skills from internet-based professional1 recruiting1 and social media systems1 consistent with security requirements4 7#e7 ,ensure compatibility with relevant information systems of ,executive agencies and military departments4 7#f7 ,use state-of-the-art technology and analytical tools to facilitate the efficacy of the ,service ,platform in connecting members with service opportunities and service organizations4 7#g7 ,retain all personal information in a manner that protects the privacy of members in accordance with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable law1 provide access to information relating to a member only in accordance with the consent of the member1 and incorporate data security and control policies that are adequate to ensure the confidentiality and security of information provided and maintained on the ,service ,platform4 7h7 ,development of service platform plan 7#a7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall develop a detailed plan to implement the ,service ,platform that complies with all the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,consultation required ,in developing the plan under this subsection1 the ,director shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 the head of the ,united ,states ,digital ,service and1 as needed1 the heads of other ,executive agencies4 ,such consultation may include seeking assistance in the design1 development1 and creation of the ,service ,platform4 7#c7 ,technical advice permitted ,in developing the plan under this subsection1 the ,director may seek and receive technical advice from experts outside of the ,federal ,government and to form a committee of such experts to assist in the design and development of the ,service ,platform4 ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director may accept the voluntary services of these individuals4 ,a committee of the experts shall not be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#d7 ,information collection authorized ,in developing the plan under this subsection1 the ,director may collect information from the public through focus groups1 surveys1 and other mechanisms1 without regard to subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,director shall issue regulations to carry out this section not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7j7 ,selective service system ,section #aj of the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,service platform ,the ,selective ,service ,system shall provide to all registrants1 on its website and in communications with registrants relating to registration1 information about the ,service ,platform established under section #bjb of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj4 ,the ,selective ,service ,system shall provide to each registrant1 at the time of registration1 an option to transfer to the ,service ,platform the information the registrant has provided to the ,selective ,service ,system4 ,the ,director of ,selective ,service shall consult with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget to ensure that information provided by the ,selective ,service ,system is compatible with the information requirements of the ,service ,platform4 4 7k7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ab months thereafter1 the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service shall provide a report to ,congress on the ,service ,platform4 ,such report shall include information on the following3 7#a7 ,details on the status of implementation of the ,service ,platform and plans for further development of the ,service ,platform4 7#b7 ,participation rates of service organizations and members4 7#c7 ,the number of individuals visiting the ,service ,platform1 the number of service organizations participating in the platform1 and the number of service opportunities available in the preceding #ab-month period4 7#d7 ,any cybersecurity or privacy concerns4 7#e7 ,the results of any surveys or studies undertaken to increase the use and efficacy of the ,service ,platform4 7#f7 ,any additional information the ,director or the ,president considers appropriate4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of ,management and ,budget for each fiscal year such funds as may be necessary for the development1 maintenance1 improvement1 and promotion of the ,service ,platform4 #bjc4 ,pilot program to coordinate military1 national1 and public service recruitment 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council on military1 national1 and public service ,the term ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service means the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja4 7#b7 ,military service ,the term military service means active service 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c7 of section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or active status 7as defined in subsection 7d77#d7 of such section7 in one of the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in subsection 7a77#d7 of such section74 7#c7 ,national service 7,a7 ,in general ,the term national service means participation1 other than military or public service1 in a program that-- 7i7 is designed to enhance the common good and meet the needs of communities1 the ,states1 or the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 is funded or facilitated by-- 7,i7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7,,ii7 an institution of higher education as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 or 7,,iii7 the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7,b7 ,included programs ,the term national service includes-- 7i7 the programs authorized in-- 7,i7 sections #e and #f of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd and #beje72 7,,ii7 section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7relating to the ,youth,build ,program2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 7,,iii7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7relating to the ,volunteers in ,service to ,america2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #diea et seq472 and 7,,iv7 subtitles ,c 7relating to the ,national ,service ,trust ,program2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq47 and ,e 7relating to the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq47 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij2 and 7ii7 any other program that is consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 as determined by the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service4 7#d7 ,public service ,the term public service means civilian employment in the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7b7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service may carry out a pilot program in coordination with departments and agencies responsible for recruiting individuals for military1 national1 and public service1 to focus on recruiting individuals from underserved markets and demographic populations1 such as those defined by gender1 geography1 socioeconomic status1 and critical skills1 as determined by each participating department or agency1 to better reflect the demographics of the ,nation while ensuring that recruiting needs are met4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing a pilot program under this section1 the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7d7 ,duration ,the pilot program under this section shall terminate no earlier than #b years after its commencement4 7e7 ,status reports ,not later than #ab months after the initiation of any pilot program authorized by this section1 and not later than #ab months thereafter1 the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service shall submit to ,congress reports evaluating any pilot program carried out under this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #bjd4 ,joint market research and recruiting program to advance military and national service 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,director of the ,peace ,corps may carry out a joint market research1 market studies1 recruiting1 and advertising program to complement the existing programs of the military departments1 the national service programs administered by the ,corporation1 and the ,peace ,corps4 7b7 ,information sharing permitted ,section #ejc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be construed to prohibit sharing of information among1 or joint marketing efforts of1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,peace ,corps to carry out this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for carrying out this section4 #bje4 ,information sharing to advance military and national service 7a7 ,establishment of plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall establish a joint plan to provide applicants who are either ineligible or otherwise not selected for service in the ,armed ,forces1 in a national service program administered by the ,corporation1 or in the ,peace ,corps1 with information about the forms of such service for which they have not applied4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall submit to ,congress a report on the plan established under subsection 7a74 #bjf4 ,transition opportunities for military servicemembers and national service participants 7a7 ,employment assistance ,section #aadc7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 after ,state employment agencies14 7b7 ,employment assistance1 job training assistance1 and other transitional services3 ,department of ,labor 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and inserting the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service12 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and inserting the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and the ,chief ,executive ,officer after ,the ,secretaries2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,provide information on public service opportunities1 training on public service job recruiting1 and the advantages of careers with the ,federal ,government4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by striking and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and inserting 1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service12 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service after the ,secretaries2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,corporation for national and community service programs ,in establishing and carrying out a program under this section1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall do the following3 7#a7 ,provide information concerning national service opportunities1 including-- 7,a7 opportunities to acquire and enhance technical skills available through national service2 7,b7 certifications and verifications of job skills and experience available through national service2 7,c7 support services and benefits available during terms of service2 and 7,d7 job analysis techniques1 job search techniques1 and job interview techniques specific to national service positions4 7#b7 ,inform such members that the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security are required1 under section #aadc7;a7 of this title1 to provide proper certification or verification of job skills and experience acquired while on active duty that may have application to service in programs of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 7#c7 ,work with military and veterans' service organizations and other appropriate organizations in promoting and publicizing job fairs for such members4 7#d7 ,provide information about disability-related employment and education protections4 4 7#b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7,a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of section #aadd of such title is amended to read as follows3 #aadd4 ,employment assistance1 job training assistance1 and other transitional services3 ,department of ,labor and the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service 4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #eh of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aadd and inserting the following new item3 #aadd4 ,employment assistance1 job training assistance1 and other transitional services3 ,department of ,labor and the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 4 7c7 ,authorities and duties of the ,chief ,executive ,officer ,section #aic;,a7b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfea;d7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bd71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#be71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 ensure that individuals completing a partial or full national service term receive information about military and public service opportunities for which they may qualify or in which they may be interested4 4 #bjg4 ,joint report to ,congress on initiatives to integrate military and national service 7a7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than the end of each #d-year period thereafter1 the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,director of the ,peace ,corps1 shall submit to ,congress a joint report on cross-service recruitment1 including recommendations for increasing joint advertising and recruitment initiatives1 for the ,armed ,forces1 programs administered by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,peace ,corps4 7b7 ,contents of report ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of ,peace ,corps volunteers and participants in national service programs administered by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service who previously served as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who previously served in the ,peace ,corps or in a program administered by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 7#c7 ,an assessment of existing joint recruitment and advertising initiatives undertaken by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,peace ,corps1 or the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and cost of expanding such existing initiatives4 7#e7 ,an assessment of ways to improve the ability of the reporting agencies to recruit individuals from the other reporting agencies4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 and the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall-- 7#a7 consult with each other with respect to the content and production of the reports submitted under this section2 and 7#b7 undertake studies of recruiting efforts that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section4 ,,iii ,advancement of ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service #cjj4 ,definitions ,in this title1 the terms ,executive agency and military department have the meanings given those terms in sections #aje and #ajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 respectively4 ,a ,advancement of military service #cja4 ,new personnel management structure for military specialists 7a7 ,plan for personnel management ,the ,secretary of each military department shall develop a plan to implement a new personnel management structure in such military department for the purpose of recruiting and retaining personnel for specific military occupational specialties requiring skills that are critical to meet current and future military requirements1 including specialties involving science1 technology1 cyber security1 and engineering4 7b7 ,plan requirements ,each plan under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on the exercise of existing authorities2 7#b7 examine the successes in recruiting and retaining personnel for other military occupational specialties requiring specific skills1 such as medical workers1 attorneys1 and chaplains2 and 7#c7 examine methods to improve recruiting and retaining personnel for the military occupational specialties described in subsection 7a7 based on-- 7,a7 methods for members of the ,armed ,forces to transition more easily between regular and reserve components2 and 7,b7 methods for members of the ,armed ,forces to transition more easily between military service1 ,federal civilian service1 and nongovernmental civilian service4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the plan developed by such ,secretary under this section4 #cjb4 ,pre-service tuition grant program 7a7 ,pre-,service tuition grants authorized ,the ,secretary of each military department may provide a grant1 for a period of not more than #c years1 to pay all or a portion of the charges of an educational institution for the tuition of an individual who is enrolled in such educational institution for a technical degree1 certificate1 or certification program to meet a critical need in such military department1 and who makes a commitment to service in an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 ,each ,secretary shall create a list of degrees1 certificates1 and certifications that qualify for grants under this section and shall update that list at least once every #e years4 7b7 ,requirements for receipt of grant ,the ,secretary of a military department may not provide grant funds under subsection 7a7 to an individual unless the individual signs an enlistment contract for military service upon completion of the educational program for which the funds were provided1 for such period as is determined by the ,secretary4 ,upon signing such enlistment contract1 the individual shall be placed in the ,delayed ,entry ,program of the ,armed ,force concerned4 ,if1 at the time the individual is expected to begin military training1 the individual no longer qualifies for service or is otherwise unable or unwilling to serve1 the individual shall1 subject to subsection 7c71 repay the funds received1 or serve a period equal to the military service commitment in a federally sponsored national service program4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of a military department may reduce or waive the service obligation of an individual under this section in exigent circumstances1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,relation to other personnel authorities ,a grant under subsection 7a7 may be provided-- 7#a7 without regard to the lack of authority for the grant under title #aj or #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 notwithstanding any provision of such titles1 or any regulation prescribed under such provision1 relating to methods of providing incentives to individuals to accept appointments or enlistments in the ,armed ,forces1 including the provision of group individual bonuses1 pay1 or other incentives4 7e7 ,notice and wait requirement ,the ,secretary of a military department may not provide a grant under subsection 7a7 until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan regarding the provision of grants under that subsection1 which includes-- 7,a7 a description of the grant program1 including its purpose and the potential recruits to be addressed by the program2 7,b7 a description of the provisions of titles #aj and #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 that require reporting of incentives to individuals to accept appointment or enlistments in the ,armed ,forces1 including the provision of group individual bonuses1 pay1 or other incentives2 7,c7 a statement of the anticipated outcomes as a result of providing grants under the grant program2 and 7,d7 a description of the methods and metrics to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the grant program2 and 7#b7 a period of #cj days beginning on the date on which the plan is submitted to the committees has expired4 7f7 ,limitation on number of incentives ,the ,secretary of a military department may not provide to an individual more than #b incentives described in subsection 7d77#b7 to encourage the individual to enlist in an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 in addition to a grant under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,limitation on number of individuals receiving tuition grants ,the number of individuals who receive a grant under subsection 7a7 from the ,secretary of a military department during a fiscal year for an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary may not exceed #bj percent of the number of enlistments for that fiscal year that is the objective of that ,armed ,force4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress ,if the ,secretary of a military department provides a grant under subsection 7a7 during a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report1 not later than #fj days after the end of that fiscal year1 containing-- 7#a7 a description of each grant provided under subsection 7a7 during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the impact of all such the grants on the recruitment of individuals for the ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7i7 ,federally sponsored national service programs ,a federally sponsored national service program referred to in subsection 7b7 includes the programs authorized in-- 7#a7 sections #e and #f of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd and #beje72 7#b7 section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7relating to the ,youth,build ,program2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 7#c7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7relating to the ,volunteers in ,service to ,america2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #diea et seq472 and 7#d7 subtitles ,c 7relating to the ,national ,service ,trust ,program2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq47 and ,e 7relating to the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq47 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij4 7j7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of each military department shall issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cjc4 ,pilot program on technical civilian professional credentials 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out1 through the ,secretary of one of the military departments1 a pilot program1 for a period of not more than #b years1 to assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing partnerships with community colleges and vocational schools to create technical education programs through which members of the ,armed ,forces may earn professional credentials in areas of critical need in the ,armed ,forces4 ,the pilot program shall be comprised of such partnerships with up to #c community colleges and vocational schools4 ,the educational programs created through the pilot program shall be open to participation by members of the ,armed ,forces 7including recruits7 and any other students at the selected community colleges and vocational schools4 7b7 ,costs ,the military department selected under subsection 7a7 shall bear at least #ej percent of the costs of the pilot program authorized under such subsection1 and the community colleges and vocational schools in the pilot program shall bear the remaining costs1 including providing the staff and facilities for the pilot program4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program under this section4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 a comprehensive framework for the education and credentials to be provided under the pilot program2 7,b7 metrics to be used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program2 and 7,c7 a description of mechanisms to be used to cover the costs of the technical education programs created under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after completion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the committees of ,congress referred to in paragraph 7#a7 a final report on the pilot program4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the pilot program using the metrics of assessment set forth in the initial report2 7,b7 an assessment of the effects of the pilot program on recruitment and retention of military personnel2 and 7,c7 an assessment on the feasibility and advisability of extending the term of the pilot program1 expanding its scope1 or both4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cjd4 ,expansion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program 7a7 ,expansion of ,,jrotc curriculum ,section #bjca7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after service to the ,united ,states the following3 7including an introduction to service opportunities in military1 national1 and public service74 7b7 ,plan ,to increase number of ,,jrotc units ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 develop and implement a plan to establish and support not fewer than #f1jjj units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps by ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cje4 ,expansion of ,cyber ,institutes ,program ,section #afdj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bcaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the effectiveness of the ,cyber ,institutes and on opportunities to expand the ,cyber ,institutes to additional select institutions of higher learning that have a ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to funds otherwise available to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense such sums as may be necessary to prepare the report under subsection 7g7 and to expand the ,cyber ,institutes program under this section after ,september #cj1 #bjba4 4 #cjf4 ,temporary authority for targeted recruitment incentives ,section #ebb7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the semicolon and inserting a comma2 and 7#b7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #cjg4 ,multiyear appropriations for marketing and advertising 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bdajs the following new section3 #bdajt4 ,contracts for periods crossing fiscal years3 ,marketing and advertising contracts 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department 7as defined in section #ajb of title #e71 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with respect to the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 may enter into a contract1 for a period that begins in one fiscal year and ends in the next fiscal year 7without regard to any option to extend the period of the contract71 to procure marketing and advertising services4 7b7 ,obligation of funds ,funds made available in one fiscal year may be obligated or expended in the next fiscal year for a contract entered into under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ada of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdajs the following new item3 #bdajt4 ,contracts for periods crossing fiscal years3 ,marketing and advertising contracts4 4 ,b ,advancement of national service #cba4 ,national service fellowships 7a7 ,in general ,section #aih;,b of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfec;b7 is amended to read as follows3 #aih;,b4 ,national service fellowships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,area of national need ,the term area of national need means targeted efforts to-- 7,a7 improve education in schools for economically disadvantaged students2 7,b7 expand and improve access to health care2 7,c7 improve energy efficiency and conserve natural resources2 7,d7 improve economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals2 7,e7 improve disaster preparedness and response2 or 7,f7 support the reintegration of ex-offenders4 7#b7 ,disadvantaged youth ,the term disadvantaged youth has the meaning given that term in section #aja7ac74 7#c7 ,eligible fellowship applicant ,the term eligible fellowship applicant means an individual who is selected by the ,corporation through a randomized lottery and1 as a result of such selection1 is eligible for a national service fellowship4 7#d7 ,fellow ,the term fellow means an eligible fellowship applicant who is awarded a national service fellowship and is designated a fellow under subsection 7e77#b74 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,fellowship awards and positions 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,corporation shall award national service fellowships in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,allotment of positions 7,a7 ,allotment by congressional district ,the ,corporation shall allot #hj percent of the eligible fellowship positions supported under this section in a fiscal year on a formula basis to be distributed evenly among the congressional districts in each of the ,states1 to include districts of nonvoting delegates to the ,congress1 in accordance with the selection process described in subsection 7c77#a74 ,the ,corporation shall1 to the extent practicable1 reserve a percentage of eligible fellowship positions approximately equal to the percentage of disadvantaged youth residing in that district4 ,in any district in which one or more ,indian tribes are located1 a portion of the positions shall be reserved for applicants who are members of any such ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,allotment to specific organizations ,the ,corporation shall allot #bj percent of the eligible fellowship positions supported under this section in a fiscal year to service sponsor organizations1 regardless of congressional district1 that have targeted service strategies for utilizing fellows1 in accordance with the selection processes described in subsections 7c77#b7 and 7f77#b74 ,the ,corporation shall1 to the extent practicable1 reserve a percentage of eligible fellowship positions approximately equal to the nationwide percentage of disadvantaged youth4 7#c7 ,number of positions ,the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 establish the number of approved positions under this section at #be1jjj for the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj2 and 7,b7 increase the number of such approved positions by #be1jjj for each fiscal year thereafter until the number of approved positions is at least #bej1jjj4 7c7 ,selection by lottery 7#a7 ,in congressional districts ,for positions described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 the ,corporation shall select1 from the applications received under this section1 the number of eligible fellowship applicants that may be supported for that fiscal year based on the amount of funds appropriated for that fiscal year to carry out this section4 ,such selection shall be done by randomized lottery for all applicants1 except that-- 7,a7 for those positions reserved for disadvantaged youth applicants under such subsection1 selection shall be done by randomized lottery for disadvantaged youth applicants2 and 7,b7 for those positions reserved for ,indian tribal applicants under such subsection1 selection shall be done by randomized lottery for ,indian tribal applicants4 7#b7 ,other positions ,for positions described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 the ,corporation shall select1 from the applications received1 the number of eligible fellowship applicants that may be supported for that fiscal year based on the amount of funds appropriated for that fiscal year to carry out this section4 ,such selection shall be done by randomized lottery for all applicants1 except that for those positions reserved for disadvantaged youth applicants under such subsection1 selection shall be done by randomized lottery for disadvantaged youth applicants4 7#c7 ,regulations ,in the regulations issued to carry out this section1 the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 establish the randomized lottery system for positions described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and 7b77#b77;,b72 7,b7 establish preference for those individuals who have not previously been an eligible fellowship applicant or a fellow2 and 7,c7 create a waitlist for eligible fellowship applicants if any individual selected as such an applicant does not become a fellow4 7d7 ,eligible fellowship applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,an applicant desiring to become an eligible fellowship applicant shall submit an application to the ,corporation at such time and in such manner as the ,corporation may require and containing information on the applicant's age1 educational status1 disadvantaged youth status1 ,indian tribal status1 and contact information1 and stating whether the applicant elects to be considered for placement in a position in a congressional district under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 or in a position described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 ,each applicant may apply for only one national service fellowship for any fiscal year4 7#b7 ,age and education ,an applicant may be selected as an eligible fellowship applicant only if the applicant-- 7,a7 is not less than age #ah and not more than age #be on the date on which the application is made2 and 7,b7 holds a high school diploma or recognized equivalent or will be working towards such diploma or recognized equivalent during the applicant's term of service as a fellow4 7e7 ,fellows 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible fellowship applicant is eligible to participate in a service project as a fellow and receive a national service fellowship if-- 7,a7 within #c months after being selected as an eligible fellowship applicant1 the applicant selects a registered service sponsor organization described in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 with which the applicant is interested in serving under this section2 and 7ii7 with which the applicant would serve in a position that is located in the congressional district in which the fellow resides or a district adjoining the district in which the fellow resides1 for a position allotted under subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 or would serve in a position allotted under subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 7,b7 enters into an agreement with the organization-- 7i7 that specifies the service the applicant will provide if the placement is approved2 and 7ii7 in which the applicant agrees to serve for at least #agjj hours during the applicant's fellowship year1 including training1 high school equivalency coursework1 and special fellow events1 except that the ,chief ,executive ,officer may1 on a case-by-case basis1 authorize a fellow to serve on a part-time basis for a lesser number of hours2 and 7,c7 submits such agreement to the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,designation ,upon receiving the eligible fellowship applicant's agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,corporation shall award a national service fellowship to the applicant and designate the applicant as a fellow4 7#c7 ,fellowship amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall award to each fellow a stipend equal to the living allowance under section #aii,k4 7,b7 ,proration of amount ,in the case of a fellow who is authorized to serve on a part-time basis under paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii71 the amount provided to a fellow under this paragraph shall be prorated accordingly4 7#d7 ,educational awards ,a fellow who serves in a service project under this section shall be considered to have served in an approved national service position and1 upon meeting the requirements of section #adg for full-time or part-time national service1 shall be eligible for an educational award described in such section or the alternative discounted end-of-service cash stipend described in section #ccb of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj4 ,the ,corporation shall transfer an appropriate amount of funds to the ,national ,service ,trust to provide for the educational award for such fellow4 7f7 ,service sponsor organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,an organization is eligible to be a service sponsor organization if the organization-- 7,a7 is a nonprofit organization1 a local government agency1 a ,state government agency1 or an agency of an ,indian tribe2 7,b7 satisfies qualification criteria established by the ,corporation1 including standards relating to organizational capacity1 financial management1 and programmatic oversight2 and 7,c7 at the time of registration with a ,state ,commission1 enters into an agreement with the ,state ,commission providing that the service sponsor organization shall-- 7i7 abide by all program requirements2 7ii7 be responsible for certifying the number of hours served by each fellow and whether each fellow serving with the organization successfully completes the national service fellowship2 7iii7 provide supervision1 supplies1 and training for fellows1 including a quarterly performance review2 7iv7 provide educational resources1 funding for coursework1 and other necessary resources to support fellows working towards their high school equivalency degrees2 and 7v7 provide1 to the ,state ,commission1 the ,corporation1 and the ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation1 timely access to records relating to the national service fellowships4 7#b7 ,eligibility as a specific organization ,an organization is eligible to be considered for an allotment of positions under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 if the organization-- 7,a7 satisfies the requirements of this subsection2 7,b7 submits an application to the ,corporation that includes a detailed description of the area of national need that fellows will address with the organization1 along with other requirements that the ,corporation may establish2 and 7,c7 is selected by the ,corporation in accordance with a selection process established by the ,corporation4 7#c7 ,additional assistance ,each service sponsor organization may provide additional benefits to fellows1 including additional funding4 7#d7 ,registration 7,a7 ,requirement ,a service sponsor organization may not receive a fellow under this section until the organization registers with the ,state ,commission of any ,state in which a fellow will be serving with the organization4 7,b7 ,clearinghouse ,each ,state ,commission shall maintain on a public website a list of service sponsor organizations registered with that ,state ,commission4 7#e7 ,noncompliance ,if the ,corporation determines that a service sponsor organization is in violation of any of the applicable provisions of this subsection1 or a ,state ,commission determines that a service sponsor organization is in violation of any requirement for registration under paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 the ,state ,commission shall revoke the registration of the organization2 7,b7 the organization shall not be eligible to receive assistance1 approved national service fellows1 or approved summer of service positions under this title for a period of not less than #e years2 and 7,c7 the ,corporation shall have the right to remove a fellow from the organization and relocate the fellow to another site4 7g7 ,grants for ancillary services 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may award grants to service sponsor organizations to offset the costs of providing ancillary services in support of fellows serving with those service sponsor organizations1 including costs for-- 7,a7 attending the convention described in subsection 7j72 7,b7 courses and exams necessary to obtain a high school diploma or recognized equivalent2 7,c7 recruitment or training activities for fellows2 and 7,d7 other activities approved by the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a service sponsor organization shall submit an application to the ,corporation at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,corporation may require4 7h7 ,coordination within congressional district ,service sponsor organizations shall coordinate with other service sponsor organizations on training and events beneficial to fellows serving within the same congressional district and ensure that the offices of ,members of ,congress in those districts are kept apprised of such coordination4 7i7 ,branded attire ,the ,corporation may provide fellows with branded attire to wear where appropriate4 7j7 ,yearly convention ,the ,corporation may sponsor a yearly convention to convene a geographically diverse group of fellows in a central location to provide the fellows with the opportunity to share experiences and to provide the fellows with information on opportunities to continue in national1 public1 or military service after their fellowships end4 7k7 ,compliance with ineligible service categories ,service under a national service fellowship shall comply with section #acb7;a74 ,for purposes of applying that section to this subsection1 a reference to assistance shall be considered to be a reference to assistance provided under this section4 7l7 ,public service integration ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall consult with the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj regarding opportunities to place fellows in public service positions at the ,state1 local1 and tribal levels4 7m7 ,surveys of fellows ,the ,corporation may survey fellows about their experiences as fellows1 and shall make data acquired from any such survey publicly available4 7n7 ,regulations ,the ,corporation shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7o7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,the item relating to section #aih;,b of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij in the table of contents for that ,act is amended to read as follows3 #aih;,b4 ,national service fellowships 4 7#b7 ,section #abc7g7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abegc7g77 is amended by striking ,serve,america and inserting ,national ,service4 7#c7 ,section #eja7;a77#d77;,b7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfha7;a77#d77;,b77 is repealed4 #cbb4 ,expansion of youthbuild1 youth conservation corps1 and national guard youth challenge programs 7a7 ,youthbuild program 7#a7 ,expansion ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall take the necessary steps to double1 by ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the number of participants in the ,youth,build program established under section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf71 from the number of such participants in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,reports to congress ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall submit to ,congress1 not later than ,december #ca of each of the years #bjbc1 #bjbf1 #bjbi1 and #bjca1 a report on the level of participation in the ,youth,build ,program since the end of fiscal year #bjbj and on the efforts taken to achieve the goal described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,youth conservation corps 7#a7 ,expansion ,the ,secretaries of ,agriculture and the ,interior shall take the necessary steps to double1 by ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the number of participants in the ,youth ,conservation ,corps established under the ,act popularly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj 7title ,i of ,public ,law #ia-cgh2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja-agjf71 from the number of such participants in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress ,the ,secretaries of ,agriculture and the ,interior shall submit to ,congress1 not later than ,december #ca of each of the years #bjbc1 #bjbf1 #bjbi1 and #bjca1 a report on the level of participation in the ,youth ,conservation ,corps since the end of fiscal year #bjbj and on the efforts taken to achieve the goal described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,youth challenge program 7#a7 ,expansion ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take the necessary steps to double1 by ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the number of participants in the ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program established under section #eji of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 from the number of such participants in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,reports to congress ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress1 not later than ,december #ca of each of the years #bjbc1 #bjbf1 #bjbi1 and #bjca1 a report on the level of participation in the ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program since the end of fiscal year #bjbj and on the efforts taken to achieve the goal described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cbc4 ,national service public awareness campaign 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall carry out a public awareness campaign to educate individuals likely to provide the greatest influence on youth1 including parents1 grandparents1 teachers1 guidance counselors1 clergy1 and coaches1 on opportunities for youth to engage in national service1 the impacts of national service1 and ways to encourage youth to provide such service4 ,funds made available to carry out this subsection may be used to identify best practices1 carry out national outreach and education campaigns1 produce and make available materials for schools and students from kindergarten through grade #ab1 facilitate access to national service information and opportunities1 and advertise national service programs nationwide4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #fj days after the end of the fiscal year in which funds are made available to carry out the public awareness campaign under subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report describing the scope and effectiveness of the public awareness campaign under this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the campaign under subsection 7a71 including for salaries and expenses related to such campaign4 #cbd4 ,recognition of corporate contributions to national service ,the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may annually designate not more than #be corporations1 whether publicly owned or privately held1 with an award for their significant contributions to national service4 ,the ,corporation shall promulgate regulations describing evaluation criteria for the award under this section and may conduct a ceremony or give a symbolic medal or plaque to recipients4 ,this section does not authorize any monetary award4 #cbe4 ,corporation for national and community service demonstration projects 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,ex-offender ,the term ex-offender means an individual who requires assistance in overcoming barriers to employment resulting from a record of arrest or conviction for a crime under ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law4 7#b7 ,place-based model ,the term place-based model means an investment initiative that seeks to leverage national service programs to expand the services available within a specific geographic location1 to build the capacity of community organizations to provide those services1 and to establish a community-wide culture of service and volunteerism4 7b7 ,priority pilots ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service may conduct1 during the #c-year period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 up to #e demonstration projects to assess the feasibility and advisability of novel approaches to and focus areas of national service1 with at least one demonstration project focused on developing a place-based model and at least one demonstration project supporting the reintegration of ex-offenders4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration projects under subsection 7b71 including for salaries and expenses related to such projects4 #cbf4 ,peace ,corps remote demonstration projects ,the ,peace ,corps may conduct demonstration projects to test the feasibility of permitting volunteers who serve less than #bg months to perform their services from within the ,united ,states1 instead of traveling outside of the ,united ,states4 #cbg4 ,national service living allowance increases 7a7 ,annual increases to living allowances for national service participants ,section #adj7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,increases ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall review the amounts of living allowances under this subsection on an annual basis and1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 make increases as necessary to reflect changes in inflation1 cost of living1 and the geographical areas in which the national service programs are carried out4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to provide increases in living allowances under section #adj7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid7;a771 such sums as may be necessary to increase the allowances above the levels provided on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cbh4 ,senior ,corps stipend increases 7a7 ,grants and contracts for individual service projects ,section #baa7;d7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejaa7;d77 is amended by striking #c4jj per hour and inserting #fj percent of the ,federal minimum wage under section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to provide increases in allowances and stipends under section #baa7;d7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejaa7;d771 such sums as may be necessary to increase the allowances and stipends above the levels provided on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cbi4 ,wraparound support services for certain national service participants 7a7 ,wraparound support services for national service participants 7#a7 ,in general ,section #adj of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,wraparound support services 7#a7 ,provision of additional support services ,in addition to the living allowance and other benefits provided under this section1 and subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subsection1 a ,state or other recipient of assistance under section #aba shall provide support services under this subsection 7in this subsection referred to as wraparound support services7 to those individuals who-- 7,a7 are participants in a national service program carried out or supported by the recipient using the assistance2 and 7,b7 are disadvantaged youth of ages #ag through #bf1 are located in ,indian lands1 or are located in rural communities4 7#b7 ,guidelines for wraparound support services ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,corporation shall establish guidelines regarding the circumstances under which wraparound support services shall be made available under paragraph 7#a7 and the types of wraparound support services that shall be made so available4 ,wraparound support services may include career counseling1 transportation assistance1 training and certification programs1 and mental health assistance4 ,in developing such guidelines1 the ,corporation shall consider the availability of philanthropic investment and the cost-per-participant to recipients who support participants described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,exemption from living allowance ,wraparound support services shall not be considered in determining the total living allowance under subsection 7a77#b74 4 7#b7 ,limitation on program costs ,section #ahi7;c7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfde;c7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,costs not subject to limitation ,the limitation under subsection 7a71 and the increased limitation under subsection 7e77#a71 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 expenses under a grant authorized under the national service laws to operate a program that are not included in the grant award for operating the program2 or 7#b7 expenses for wraparound support services provided under section #adj7;g74 4 7b7 ,wraparound support services for ,,vista participants ,section #aje7;b7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diee7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 7,a7 ,in addition to the stipend and other assistance provided under this section1 and subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this paragraph1 the ,director shall provide support services under this paragraph 7in this paragraph referred to as wraparound support services7 for volunteers who-- 7i7 are disadvantaged youth of ages #ag through #bf2 7ii7 are located in ,indian lands2 or 7iii7 are located in rural communities4 7,b7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall establish guidelines regarding the circumstances under which wraparound support services shall be made available to volunteers under subparagraph 7,a71 and the types of wraparound support services that shall be made so available4 ,wraparound support services may include career counseling1 transportation assistance1 training and certification programs1 and mental health assistance4 ,in developing such guidelines1 the ,corporation shall consider the availability of funds and the cost-per-volunteer to support such volunteers4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph1 the terms disadvantaged youth and ,indian lands have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa74 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service shall submit a report to ,congress on the use of funds made available to provide wraparound support services under the amendments made by this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service such sums as may be necessary to provide wraparound support services under section #adj7;g7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeid7;g77 and section #aje7;b77#d7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diee7;b77#d774 #ccj4 ,national service educational award increases 7a7 ,determination of educational award amount ,section #adg7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjc7;a77 is amended by striking having a value equal to and all that follows through mandatory appropriations71 and inserting equal to the average cost of #a year of in-,state tuition at a public institution of higher education that awards bachelor's degrees1 as determined by the ,chief ,executive ,officer14 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to provide increases in national service educational awards under section #adg7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjc7;a771 such sums as may be necessary to increase the awards above the level provided on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cca4 ,expanded use of national service educational award 7a7 ,disbursement of educational awards ,section #adh7;a77#d7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjd7;a77#d77 is amended by inserting after ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs the following3 1 regardless of whether the individual is a veteran as defined under section #aja4 7b7 ,treatment of certain provisions of law ,any individual who receives an educational award under section #adf of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjb7 may use the award for expenses described in section #adh7;a77#d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjd7;a77#d771 as a result of the amendment made by subsection 7a7 of this section1 notwithstanding the provisions of any appropriations ,act that does not specifically reference this section and that would not permit such use by the individual4 #ccb4 ,discounted end-of-service cash stipend for national service members 7a7 ,stipend2 limitation2 payment upon completion of term 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,chief ,executive ,officer ,the term ,chief ,executive ,officer means the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 7,b7 ,full-time service ,the term full-time service means full-time national service within the meaning of section #aci7;b77#a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeic7;b77#a774 7,c7 ,national service participant ,the term national service participant means a participant in a national service program who is described in section #acg7;a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeia7;a774 7,d7 ,part-time service ,the term part-time service means part-time national service within the meaning of section #aci7;b77#b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeic7;b77#b774 7#b7 ,stipend for national service participants 7,a7 ,authority 7i7 ,full-time service ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,chief ,executive ,officer may provide to each national service participant who is performing full-time service1 a stipend for any period in which such participant is in training or performing the participant's service assignments4 7ii7 ,part-time service ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may1 on a case-by-case basis1 provide1 to a national service participant who is performing part-time service1 a stipend for any period described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,amount of stipend 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 the amount of the stipend under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be set at a rate that is not less than #bjj per month and not more than #bhj per month4 7ii7 ,leader stipends ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may set the amount of the stipend under subparagraph 7,a7 at a rate that does not exceed #chj per month in the case of an individual who-- 7,i7 has completed a corresponding term of service as required under subtitle ,d of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq471 subject to paragraph 7#d72 and 7,,ii7 has1 in accordance with standards that the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall establish in regulations1 been designated a leader on the basis of experience among other national service participants4 7iii7 ,limitation ,the amount of the stipend under this subparagraph is subject to the availability of funds for such stipend4 7,c7 ,restriction on certain individuals ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may not provide a stipend under this subsection to an individual who elects to receive a national service educational award under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq474 7#c7 ,stipend for national civilian community corps members 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may provide1 to each member of the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps who is enrolled in a national service program under section #aec of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfac71 a stipend for any period in which such member is in training or performing the member's service assignment4 7,b7 ,amount of stipend 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 the amount of the stipend under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be set at a rate that is not less than #bjj per month and not more than #bhj per month4 7ii7 ,leader stipends ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may set the amount of the stipend under subparagraph 7,a7 at a rate that does not exceed #chj per month in the case of an individual who-- 7,i7 has completed a corresponding term of service as required under subtitle ,d of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq471 subject to paragraph 7#d72 and 7,,ii7 has1 in accordance with standards that the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall establish in regulations1 been designated a leader on the basis of experience among other national service members4 7iii7 ,limitation ,the amount of the stipend under this subparagraph is subject to the availability of funds for such stipend4 7,c7 ,restriction on certain individuals ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may not provide a stipend under this subsection to an individual who elects to receive a national service educational award under section #aeh of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfah74 7#d7 ,eligibility for stipend ,a stipend under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 shall be payable to an individual only upon completion of a corresponding term of service1 except under such circumstances as the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall determine4 ,in accordance with regulations which the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall prescribe for payment under such circumstances1 the accrued stipend1 or any part of the accrued stipend1 may be paid to the individual1 or on behalf of the individual1 to members of the individual's family or others during the term of the individual's service4 ,in the event of the death of an individual during service1 the amount of any unpaid stipend shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of section #eehb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,national service educational awards ,section #ada7;a7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeie7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 has not accepted the stipend authorized under section #ccb of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,authorized benefits for corps members ,section #aeh7;f7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfah7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 has not accepted the stipend authorized under section #ccb of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj4 4 #ccc4 ,exclusion of national service educational award from gross income 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #aag7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting 1 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 a national service educational award under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq474 4 7b7 ,exclusion of discharge of student loan debt ,subsection 7f7 of section #ajh of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,payments under national service educational award programs ,in the case of an individual1 gross income shall not include any amount received under a national service educational award under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfja et seq474 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ccd4 ,transferability of national service educational award 7a7 ,disbursement of educational awards ,section #adh7;f7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 by striking in a national service program that receives a grant under subtitle ,c and inserting in a position specified under section #abc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 who meets such other requirements as the ,corporation shall specify in regulations4 4 7b7 ,individuals eligible ,to receive an educational award from the trust ,section #adf7;d77#c7 of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfjb7;d77#c77 is amended by striking a #aj-year period and all that follows through basis of the award and inserting a #g-year period that begins on the date on which the designated individual who received the transferred educational award becomes #ah years of age4 #cce4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for full-time national service participants 7a7 ,noncompetitive eligibility for ,americorps alumni 7#a7 ,volunteers in service to ,america ,section #dae7;d7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejee7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking appointment in the competitive service and inserting noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for a period of #cf months1 beginning on the date on which their required term of service ends12 and 7,b7 by striking ,executive ,order ,number #aaajc 7,april #aj1 #aifc7 and inserting ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note1 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service71 without regard to section #d of such ,order4 7#b7 ,other national service participants 7,a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adb4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for national service participants ,participants in a national service program who are eligible to receive a national service educational award under section #ada1 and who the ,chief ,executive ,officer determines have successfully completed their terms of service1 shall be eligible for noncompetitive appointment in a position in the competitive service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for a period of #cf months beginning on the date on which their required term of service ends4 ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall make the determination about successful completion in accordance with the requirements of ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note1 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service71 without regard to section #d of such ,order4 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ada the following3 ,sec4 #adb4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for national service participants4 4 7b7 ,noncompetitive eligibility for returned ,peace ,corps volunteers and volunteer leaders ,section #e of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 7#a7 ,volunteers and volunteer leaders shall be eligible for a noncompetitive appointment in a position in the competitive service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for a term of #c years if-- 7,a7 they have completed a term of service of #b years or more under this ,act2 and 7,b7 the ,director determines that they have successfully completed their terms of service under this ,act4 7#b7 ,the #c-year appointment in the competitive service shall begin on the first day after the ending date of the term of service referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,the ,director shall make each determination under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 in accordance with sections #a1 #b1 #c1 and #e of ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note1 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service74 4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to any individual-- 7#a7 who is-- 7,a7 a volunteer under the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diej et seq472 7,b7 a participant1 in a national service program1 to whom section #ada of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeie7 applies2 or 7,c7 a volunteer or volunteer leader under the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq472 and 7#b7 who has not completed the corresponding required term of service as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ccf4 ,pension service credit for ,federal service corps participants 7a7 ,creditable service ,section #hdaa7;h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting as a ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps member or leader under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq471 as a member of a program under title ,i of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to establish a pilot program in the ,departments of the ,interior and ,agriculture designated as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ac1 #aigj 7commonly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq471 after ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc14 7b7 ,contributions for creditable service ,section #hdbb7;f77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting as a ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps member or leader under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq471 as a member of a program under title ,i of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to establish a pilot program in the ,departments of the ,interior and ,agriculture designated as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ac1 #aigj 7commonly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq471 after ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc1 the first place the term appears2 7#b7 by striking or the stipend and inserting 1 of the stipend2 and 7#c7 by striking for each period of service as such a volunteer or volunteer leader and inserting or of the living allowance paid to the ,national ,civilian ,community ,corps member or leader under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abfaa et seq471 or to the member of a program under title ,i of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to establish a pilot program in the ,departments of the ,interior and ,agriculture designated as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ac1 #aigj 7commonly known as the ,youth ,conservation ,corps ,act of #aigj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq471 for each period of service as such a volunteer1 volunteer leader1 member1 or leader4 #ccg4 ,senior ,corps competitive grant model 7a7 ,grants and contracts for volunteer service projects ,section #bja of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 awarded for a period of not more than #c years2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iv7 and redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7iv72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7i7 and redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i74 7b7 ,multiyear grants or contracts ,section #bbg7;a7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejbg7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and and inserting ,subject to2 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 7c7 ,notice and hearing procedures for suspension and termination of financial assistance ,section #dab7;a7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b74 ,c ,advancement of public service3 ,modernization of ,federal personnel systems #cda4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of ,federal public service 7a7 ,authorization of activity ,subchapter ,i of chapter #c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjg4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of ,federal public service 7a7 ,in general ,subject to guidance that the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue1 any ,executive agency or military department may use appropriated funds to educate and inform the public about the role of ,federal employees1 the value of ,federal employment1 and the mission of the agency or department4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the use of funds pursuant to the guidance issued by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states under subsection 7a7 may not be construed as self-aggrandizement1 publicity1 or propaganda that is otherwise prohibited under any other provision of law that is enacted before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cjf the following3 #cjg4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of ,federal public service4 4 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue the guidance required under section #cjg7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7d7 ,effective date ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 section #cjg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 and the amendment made by subsection 7b7 of this section1 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cdb4 ,responsibility for determining eligibility for hiring preferences and special hiring options 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#b7 ,preference eligible ,the term preference eligible has the meaning given the term in section #bajh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,authority ,to determine eligibility ,the ,director shall determine whether an individual is a preference eligible1 or whether an individual is eligible for appointment to a position in an ,executive agency1 under any each of the following authorities3 7#a7 ,section #dbad of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #caab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,section #ccjd7;f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,section #dae7;d7 of the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejee7;d771 as amended by section #cce7;a77#a7 of this ,act4 7#f7 ,section #adb of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij1 as added by section #cce7;a77#b7 of this ,act4 7#g7 ,subsection 7q7 of section #e of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd71 as added by section #cce7;b7 of this ,act4 7#h7 ,section #cdd of this ,act4 7#i7 ,section #cgj of this ,act4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service in developing the process for making determinations under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall issue regulations setting forth the manner in which applicants for employment in ,executive agencies may access determinations made under subsection 7b7 and the procedures to appeal those determinations4 7e7 ,preparation of certificates of eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,executive agencies shall rely on the eligibility determinations made by the ,director under subsection 7b7 in preparing lists1 registers1 and certificates of such eligibility4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,director shall issue guidance to ,executive agencies on the policies and procedures of the ,office of ,personnel ,management that are established under this section4 7f7 ,other remedies available to preference eligibles not affected ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the right of a preference eligible to seek administrative or judicial redress under section #cccj;a or #cccj;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 respectively4 #cdc4 ,enhancement of special hiring authorities for military veterans 7a7 ,exception to preference eligibility ,section #bajh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 except for the purposes of chapters #dc and #ge of this title1 preference eligible does not include-- 7,a7 a retired member of the armed forces unless-- 7i7 the individual is a disabled veteran2 or 7ii7 the individual retired below the rank of major or its equivalent2 7,b7 a veteran who has been discharged or released from active duty for more than #aj years1 as of the date on which the individual would be appointed2 or 7,c7 a veteran who is an employee who has been in the competitive service for more than #b years1 as of the date on which the individual would be appointed2 and 4 7b7 ,veterans' preference as a tiebreaker among equally qualified candidates 7#a7 ,registers of eligibles ,section #ccac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ccac4 ,competitive service2 registers of eligibles ,the names of applicants who have qualified in examinations for the competitive service shall be entered on appropriate registers or lists of eligibles in the order of their ratings1 including points added under section #ccji of this title4 ,the names of preference eligibles shall be entered ahead of others having the same rating4 4 7#b7 ,alternative ranking and selection procedures ,section #ccai7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the second sentence4 7c7 ,veterans recruitment appointment improvements 7#a7 ,definition of recently separated veteran ,section #dbaa7f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking three-year and inserting #aj-year4 7#b7 ,definition of qualified covered veteran ,section #dbad7;a77#b77;,b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,the term qualified covered veteran means a veteran described in section #dbab7;a77#c7 of this title1 but does not include a retired member of the ,armed ,forces unless the individual qualifies for retirement under chapter #fa of title #aj4 4 #cdd4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for high-performing civilian employees 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term competitive service has the meaning given the term in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,regulations ,under such regulations as the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall issue1 an ,executive agency may noncompetitively appoint1 for other than temporary employment1 to a position in the competitive service any individual who-- 7#a7 is certified by the ,director as having been a high-performing employee in a former position in the competitive service2 7#b7 has been separated from the former position described in paragraph 7#a7 for less than #f years2 and 7#c7 is qualified for the new position in the competitive service1 as determined by the head of the ,executive agency making the noncompetitive appointment4 7c7 ,limitation on authority ,an individual may not be appointed to a position under subsection 7b7 more than once4 7d7 ,designation of high-,performing employees ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall1 in the regulations issued under subsection 7b71 set forth the criteria for certifying an individual as a high-performing employee in a former position1 which shall be based on-- 7#a7 the final performance appraisal of the individual in that former position2 and 7#b7 a recommendation by the immediate or other supervisor of the individual in that former position4 #cde4 ,flexibility for temporary and term appointments 7a7 ,temporary and term appointments ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caag4 ,temporary and term appointments 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#b7 ,temporary appointment ,the term temporary appointment means an appointment in the competitive service for a period of not more than #a year4 7#c7 ,term appointment ,the term term appointment means an appointment in the competitive service for a period of more than #a year and not more than #e years4 7b7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of an ,executive agency may make a temporary appointment or term appointment to a position in the competitive service when the need for the services of an employee in the position is not permanent4 7#b7 ,extension ,under conditions prescribed by the ,director1 the head of an ,executive agency may-- 7,a7 extend a temporary appointment made under paragraph 7#a7 in increments of not more than #a year each1 up to a maximum of #c total years of service2 and 7,b7 extend a term appointment made under paragraph 7#a7 in increments determined appropriate by the head of the agency1 up to a maximum of #f total years of service4 7c7 ,appointments for critical hiring needs 7#a7 ,in general ,under conditions prescribed by the ,director1 the head of an ,executive agency may make a noncompetitive temporary appointment1 or a noncompetitive term appointment for a period of not more than #ah months1 to a position in the competitive service for which a critical hiring need exists1 as determined under section #ccjd1 without regard to the requirements of sections #ccbg and #cccj4 7#b7 ,no extensions ,an appointment made under paragraph 7#a7 may not be extended4 7d7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,director may prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,application ,any regulations prescribed by the ,director for the administration of this section shall not apply to the ,secretary of ,defense in the exercise of the authorities granted under section #aaje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bddg74 7e7 ,special provision regarding the ,department of ,defense ,nothing in this section shall preclude the ,secretary of ,defense from making temporary and term appointments in the competitive service pursuant to section #aaje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bddg74 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authorities granted under section #caji4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #caaf the following3 #caag4 ,temporary and term appointments4 4 #cdf4 ,criteria for granting direct-hire authority to agencies ,section #ccjd7;a77#c77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking shortage of candidates and all that follows through highly qualified candidates7 and inserting shortage of highly qualified candidates4 #cdg4 ,cafeteria plan for ,federal employees 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cafeteria plan ,the term cafeteria plan has the meaning given the term in section #abe7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#c7 ,qualified carrier ,the term qualified carrier means an insurance company 7or consortium of insurance companies7 that is licensed to issue disability-income insurance under the laws of #dh of the ,states and the ,district of ,columbia1 taking into account any subsidiaries of such a company 7and1 in the case of a consortium1 considering the member companies and any subsidiaries thereof1 collectively74 7b7 ,plan authorized ,the ,director shall establish and administer a cafeteria plan through which an employee of an ,executive agency may select certain benefits from a menu of options1 including cash1 life insurance1 disability-income insurance1 flexible spending arrangements for health care1 flexible spending arrangements for dependent care1 a health savings account1 enhanced dental benefits1 and enhanced vision benefits4 7c7 ,contribution 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 identify the amount of the ,federal ,government's contribution to the cafeteria plan established under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in making the identification required under subparagraph 7,a71 determine the annual adjustment of the ,federal ,government's contribution based on inflation and other appropriate factors as determined by the ,director4 7#b7 ,director responsibility ,the ,director shall ensure that the amount of the ,federal ,government's contribution for the cafeteria plan described in subsection 7b7 does not increase or decrease ,governmentwide spending by ,executive agencies on benefits for employees of those agencies4 7d7 ,contracting authority ,the ,director-- 7#a7 may1 without regard to subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 of section #faja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other statute requiring competitive bidding1 enter into contracts with #a or more qualified carriers for a policy or policies of disability-income insurance1 for the cafeteria plan authorized under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 shall ensure that each contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 is entered into on the basis of contractor qualifications1 price1 and reasonable competition4 7e7 ,no effect on eligibility for other benefits ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the eligibility for insurance and other benefits under subpart ,g of part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,director shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 propose for public notice and comment regulations to implement the plan authorized by this section1 including regulations for a disability-income insurance program for ,federal employees4 7g7 ,statutory proposals ,the ,director shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to ,congress recommendations for legislative proposals that should be made to chapter #hg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are necessary for the establishment of the cafeteria plan under this section4 #cdh4 ,modern benefits pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,civil service ,the term civil service has the meaning given the term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#c7 ,eligible employee ,the term eligible employee means an employee in the civil service1 other than a public safety employee1 who has completed less than #e years of civilian service creditable under section #hdaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established by the ,director under subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,public safety employee ,the term public safety employee means an employee serving an ,executive agency as a law enforcement officer1 air traffic controller1 firefighter1 nuclear materials courier1 or customs and border protection officer1 as those terms are defined in section #hdja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,pilot program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish a pilot program in #c ,executive agencies to offer eligible employees a benefits package described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,consultations ,with respect to the pilot program1 the ,director-- 7,a7 shall1 in establishing the pilot program1 consult with benefits experts1 actuaries1 labor unions1 and the participating ,executive agencies2 and 7,b7 may carry out the pilot program without regard to any requirement or limitation under section #dgjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this ,act71 except that the pilot program shall be considered to be a demonstration project for purposes of subsection 7a7 of such section #dgjc4 7c7 ,election of benefits package by employees 7#a7 ,new employees ,an eligible employee who is appointed to a position in an ,executive agency after the date on which the pilot program is established may elect to be covered by the benefits package in the pilot program or the benefits package otherwise applicable to civil service employees in the ,executive agency4 7#b7 ,recent hires ,an eligible employee who is appointed to a position in an ,executive agency during the #e-year period ending on the date on which the pilot program is established may elect to switch coverage to the benefits package in the pilot program4 7#c7 ,applicability ,an employee who elects the benefits package in the pilot program shall not be eligible for an annuity or annuitant health care benefits under chapter #hd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,program details ,the ,director shall ensure that the benefits package authorized under this section is of equivalent value to the benefits package otherwise applicable to employees in the civil service in the applicable ,executive agencies and offers the following3 7#a7 ,an enhanced ,thrift ,savings ,plan benefit1 including eligibility for a total agency contribution of not less than #aj percent of pay1 vested immediately4 7#b7 ,not less than #ab weeks of paid leave for a purpose described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #fchb7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 which shall be in addition to any accrued or accumulated annual or sick leave4 7#c7 ,immediate eligibility for agency-paid short-term and long-term disability-income insurance that replaces not less than #fj percent of the employee's current salary4 7#d7 ,not less than #e weeks of flexible paid time off accrued each year1 in lieu of annual and sick leave4 7#e7 ,such other benefits as the ,director may authorize4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than #f years after the date on which the pilot program under this section is established1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall each submit to the ,director and to ,congress a report on the pilot program that includes-- 7#a7 evaluations of the pilot program2 and 7#b7 recommendations on whether to modify1 continue1 expand1 or terminate the pilot program1 or to make the program permanent for all ,executive agencies4 7f7 ,additional report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the pilot program under this section is established1 the ,director shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration-- 7#a7 to conduct a study of the pilot program2 and 7#b7 to submit to the ,director1 not later than #f years after the date on which the pilot program is established1 a report on the pilot program that includes the elements set forth in subsection 7e74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the ,director to carry out this section4 #cdi4 ,demonstration project flexibility for the ,office of ,personnel ,management 7a7 ,limitation on demonstration projects ,section #dgjc7;d77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking demonstration project shall and all that follows through #e-year period and inserting demonstration period shall terminate before the end of the #aj-year period4 7b7 ,evaluation of demonstration projects ,section #dgjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 7#a7 ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall1 every #e years1 each evaluate any demonstration project conducted under this section for its impact on improving public management1 which shall1 at a minimum1 evaluate the following3 7,a7 ,the effectiveness of the demonstration project in achieving the purpose identified in the project plan4 7,b7 ,significant impacts on any other matters important to attracting and maintaining a highly qualified workforce4 7,c7 ,the cost-effectiveness of the demonstration project4 7,d7 ,whether the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management should continue1 cease1 or adjust the demonstration project4 7,e7 ,whether the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management should make the demonstration project permanent4 7#b7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall1 every #e years1 contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration-- 7,a7 to conduct a study to evaluate any demonstration project conducted under this section for its impact on improving public management1 including an evaluation of the items contained in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management a report on the results of each such study4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management may promulgate regulations to make a demonstration project permanent1 without requesting separate statutory approval therefor1 if at least #a of the #b officers evaluating the demonstration project under paragraph 7#a7 recommends in such evaluation that the demonstration project be expanded ,governmentwide4 ,in exercising the authority under this paragraph1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management may consider the reports made under paragraph 7#b74 4 #cej4 ,advanced assessment tools for ,executive agency hiring 7a7 ,adoption of skills-,based assessment technology ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall support the distribution to1 and use by1 ,executive agencies in their hiring processes of advanced skills-based assessment technology that the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management has validated as effective for the recruitment1 qualification1 and assessment of candidates4 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall not charge an ,executive agency for the use of advanced skills-based assessment technology that the ,office has developed or procured under this subsection4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of ,personnel ,management such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section1 including for entering into licensing arrangements1 purchasing technology1 providing training1 and incurring other expenses related to the use and distribution to ,executive agencies of the technology described in subsection 7a74 #cea4 ,competency standards for human resources specialists ,section #acjc7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #adja note7 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and to establish competency standards for human resources employees1 including technical knowledge1 analytical skills1 and collaborative skills4 #ceb4 ,evaluation of improvements to the ,federal civil service personnel system 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,comptroller ,general shall each submit to ,congress a report evaluating changes to laws1 regulations1 and policies governing the ,federal civil service personnel system that address or reflect recommendations contained in the final report of the ,national ,commission on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service required under section #eee7;e77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bacf7 7in this section referred to as the ,commission ,report74 7b7 ,additional report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration-- 7#a7 to conduct a study evaluating changes to laws1 regulations1 and policies governing the ,federal civil service personnel system that address or reflect recommendations contained in the ,commission ,report2 and 7#b7 to submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 a report on such study1 which the ,director shall submit to ,congress4 7c7 ,elements ,each report under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of all changes to laws1 regulations1 and policies governing the ,federal civil service personnel system that address or reflect recommendations contained in the ,commission ,report4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the changes identified under paragraph 7#a71 including assessments of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the changes1 especially with respect to enabling ,executive agencies to attract and retain highly qualified1 younger employees and employees with critical skills2 7,b7 the cost of implementing the changes2 and 7,c7 the challenges associated with implementing the changes4 7#c7 ,additional recommendations from the ,commission ,report that should be undertaken to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce that meets the needs of ,executive agencies4 7#d7 ,additional recommendations1 as appropriate1 to more effectively attract and retain a highly qualified workforce that meets the needs of ,executive agencies4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term civil service has the meaning given that term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cec4 ,proposals for modern talent-management system 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,comptroller ,general shall each submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth detailed proposals for a modern talent-management system to replace existing civil service personnel systems4 7b7 ,additional report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration-- 7#a7 to conduct a study of proposals for a modern talent-management system to replace existing civil service personnel systems2 and 7#b7 to submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjca1 a report on such proposals1 which the ,director shall submit to the committees of ,congress referred to in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,elements ,each report under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed proposal for a new1 comprehensive civil service personnel system designed to replace existing civil service personnel systems in ,executive agencies1 with particular attention to-- 7,a7 classification2 7,b7 hiring2 7,c7 compensation2 7,d7 evaluation2 and 7,e7 promotion4 7#b7 ,evidence from previous changes to civil service personnel systems that supports the proposed design of the new civil service personnel system4 7#c7 ,considerations of the views of relevant stakeholders to proposed changes to the existing civil service personnel systems4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term civil service has the meaning given that term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ced4 ,annual report on blended ,federal workforce ,section #aajc7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7c77#a7 and inserting 7c77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall collect from ,executive agencies1 other than elements of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d7771 on at least an annual basis the following3 7,i7 ,the total number of persons employed directly by the ,executive agency4 7,,ii7 ,the total number of prime contractor employees and subcontractor employees1 as those terms are defined in section #hgja of title #da1 issued credentials allowing access to ,executive agency property or computer systems4 7,,iii7 ,the total number of employees of ,federal grant and cooperative agreement recipients1 as those legal instruments are described in sections #fcjd and #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 who are issued credentials allowing access to ,executive agency property or computer systems4 7,,iv7 ,a total count of the workforce1 including employees1 prime contractor employees1 subcontractor employees1 grantee employees1 and cooperative agreement employees4 7ii7 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall compile the data collected under clause 7i7 and issue1 and post on its website1 an annual report containing the data4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a74 #cee4 ,sense of ,congress on effective and efficient management of the blended ,federal workforce 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the implementation of ,federal laws and the competent administration of ,federal programs require skilled and capable personnel4 7#b7 ,executive agencies depend on a blended workforce that includes ,federal employees1 employees of prime contractors and subcontractors performing services to ,executive agencies1 and employees of ,state or local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 or institutions of higher education performing services to ,executive agencies under the terms of grants and cooperative agreements 7in this section referred to as grantees71 all of whom make essential contributions to achieving the missions of the ,government in service to the ,american people4 7#c7 ,approximately #b1jjj1jjj ,federal employees help to execute the laws of the ,united ,states1 supplemented by an unknown number1 estimated to exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 of employees of prime contractors1 subcontractors1 and grantees providing services to ,executive agencies4 7#d7 ,policymakers1 ,executive agencies1 and observers have often focused on individual components of the blended workforce1 such as employees1 without considering all components or considering the entire blended workforce and how all #c components can work most effectively together4 7#e7 ,executive agencies inhibit their own workforce planning and risk making decisions that may reduce the overall efficiency and cost effectiveness of the blended workforce by focusing on only #a component in isolation4 7#f7 ,establishing artificial limits on headcounts or full-time equivalent positions for ,federal employees1 administrators1 and managerial employees of ,executive agencies may discourage the employment of interns or entry-level employees to build a balanced employment pipeline and may inadvertently encourage managers to shift work to contractors and grantees for the purpose of complying with such numerical limits1 even if those decisions are not justified by an approach to improve the efficiency or cost effectiveness of the ,executive agency's work4 7#g7 ,the ,government ,accountability ,office has identified strategic human capital management as a high-risk area for the ,federal ,government1 adding that critical skills gaps impede the government from cost-effectively serving the public and achieving results4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,executive agencies should manage the entire ,federal blended workforce1 including employees1 contractors1 and grantees1 using a comprehensive and holistic approach to advance their missions as effectively and cost efficiently as possible1 within appropriated budgets and without using artificial numerical limits on headcounts or full-time-equivalent positions2 and 7#b7 ,executive agencies should conduct a holistic review of their blended workforce and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure an efficient and cost-effective blended workforce4 ,d ,advancement of public service3 students1 recent graduates1 and critical skills #cfa4 ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,center ,the term ,center means the ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,civil service ,the term civil service has the meaning given the term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means an ,executive agency or military department4 7#d7 ,critical skills ,the term critical skills means any knowledge1 skills1 abilities1 or education that a sponsoring agency determines is necessary to meet critical workforce requirements4 7#e7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#f7 ,executive ,director ,the term ,executive ,director means the ,executive ,director of the ,center appointed under subsection 7c77#a74 7#g7 ,fellowship ,the term fellowship means a short-term employment opportunity 7other than a post-fellowship service requirement71 of not more than #b years in length1 that is intended to provide the recipient with work experience with a covered agency that prepares the recipient for permanent employment with a covered agency4 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#i7 ,intern ,the term intern means a student enrolled in an institution of higher education who is providing voluntary services to a covered agency under section #caaa7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,scholarship ,the term scholarship means-- 7,a7 financial support paid by a covered agency towards the cost to an individual of attendance at an institution of higher education that is authorized to participate in a ,federal student aid program under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 in a course of study leading to a credential in a critical skill or another program that requires the individual to demonstrate an interest in or agreement to pursue a career in public service2 or 7,b7 financial support paid by a covered agency towards the cost to an individual of procuring private instruction in a critical skill4 7#aa7 ,sponsoring agency ,the term sponsoring agency means any covered agency1 or any administration1 service1 board1 or bureau part thereof1 that operates a fellowship or scholarship program4 7b7 ,establishment of ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center ,the ,director shall establish and maintain a ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center to administer1 manage1 and promote all fellowship and scholarship programs in order to attract individuals to serve in the ,federal ,government in a civilian capacity and facilitate the entry of those individuals into the civil service4 7c7 ,management of ,center 7#a7 ,executive ,director 7,a7 ,appointment ,the ,director shall appoint an individual with appropriate expertise to serve as the ,executive ,director of the ,center1 which shall be a position in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7,b7 ,term ,the ,executive ,director shall be appointed for a term of #e years4 7#b7 ,assistant to the ,president for ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service ,the ,director of the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja shall provide strategic guidance to1 and facilitate interagency cooperation with1 the ,executive ,director4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,executive ,director shall issue any regulations necessary to implement and manage the ,center4 7d7 ,functions of the ,center ,the ,center shall-- 7#a7 establish1 maintain1 and operate an online platform accessible to the public that contains information regarding every fellowship and scholarship opportunity available1 including information on how individuals may apply for the opportunity2 7#b7 approve1 promote1 and facilitate fellowship and scholarship programs at the request of a sponsoring agency to meet workforce requirements of the sponsoring agency1 especially in critical skill areas2 7#c7 develop a standard application for fellowships and scholarships for use by applicants and sponsoring agencies1 which may be supplemented by additional requirements of a sponsoring agency2 and 7#d7 ensure that an individual who successfully completes a fellowship or scholarship program is able to utilize the noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the competitive service provided under section #cgj7;b74 7e7 ,virtual student ,federal service 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,director shall establish and operate a ,virtual ,student ,federal ,service1 an online platform through which ,executive agencies may solicit for interns to work approximately #aj hours per week during the academic school year4 7#b7 ,intern responsibilities ,an intern appointed by an ,executive agency under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall communicate with and submit work to the ,executive agency electronically2 and 7,b7 shall not be required to travel4 7#c7 ,agency responsibilities ,an ,executive agency sponsoring an opportunity through the ,virtual ,student ,federal ,service shall provide the ,center with relevant information about the intern services needed by the ,executive agency4 7f7 ,responsibilities and authorities of sponsoring agencies ,the head of a sponsoring agency-- 7#a7 shall establish the terms of each fellowship or scholarship program1 including eligibility requirements1 compensation1 and length of service requirements2 7#b7 shall provide the ,center with the necessary information on existing fellowship and scholarship programs to enable the ,center to fulfill its responsibilities to promote and facilitate those programs through the online platform and application process described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of subsection 7d72 7#c7 shall select recipients of fellowships and scholarships in a timely manner from among the applicants identified by the ,center2 7#d7 with respect to a scholarship awarded to an individual1 may pay the scholarship-- 7,a7 directly to the individual2 or 7,b7 to the institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled1 if applicable2 and 7#e7 shall comply with requests from the ,center for information about the status of the fellowship and scholarship programs of the sponsoring agency4 7g7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,executive ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the establishment of the ,center1 including-- 7#a7 the status of the online platform established under subsection 7d77#a72 7#b7 the participation of sponsoring agencies2 7#c7 the number of applicants2 and 7#d7 any additional information the ,director requires4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cfb4 ,public ,service ,corps 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,terms defined in section #cfa ,the terms civil service1 ,center1 covered agency1 ,director1 and ,executive ,director have the meanings given those terms in section #cfa4 7#b7 ,other terms 7,a7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7,b7 ,public ,service ,corps host2 ,,psc host ,the term ,public ,service ,corps host or ,,psc host means an institution of higher education that has been selected by the ,center to host ,public ,service ,corps members4 7,c7 ,public ,service ,corps host program2 ,,psc host program ,the term ,public ,service ,corps host program or ,,psc host program means a program operated by a ,,psc host under this section4 7,d7 ,public ,service ,corps member2 ,,psc member ,the term ,public ,service ,corps member or ,,psc member means a student at a ,public ,service ,corps host who is awarded a ,public ,service ,corps scholarship4 7,e7 ,public ,service ,corps scholarship ,the term ,public ,service ,corps scholarship means a scholarship provided to an individual in exchange for a commitment from the individual to serve in the civil service upon-- 7i7 completion of requirements established by the sponsoring agency2 and 7ii7 graduation from the ,,psc host4 7,f7 ,sponsoring agency ,the term sponsoring agency means a covered agency that funds a ,public ,service ,corps scholarship for an individual4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,director shall establish within the ,center a ,public ,service ,corps ,program4 7c7 ,selection of ,public ,service ,corps hosts 7#a7 ,selection ,the ,executive ,director shall select a ,,psc host through a competitive process using criteria established by the ,executive ,director1 which shall include a demonstrated commitment by the institution of higher education concerned to foster public service careers4 7#b7 ,standards2 consistency ,the ,executive ,director shall-- 7,a7 develop standards for ,,psc hosts2 and 7,b7 ensure consistency among ,,psc host programs4 7#c7 ,application requirements for ,,psc hosts ,an institution of higher education that desires to become a ,,psc host shall apply to the ,center at such time and in such manner as required under the regulations issued under subsection 7i74 7#d7 ,,psc interaction with other training programs ,a ,,psc host that also supports a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program under section #bajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps established under chapter #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall-- 7,a7 establish joint leadership training opportunities2 7,b7 offer joint courses2 and 7,c7 permit ,,psc members1 members of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program1 and members of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program to enroll in coursework from either of the other #b programs1 on a space-available basis4 7#e7 ,integration of ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government service programs ,a ,,psc host shall consider the establishment of public service scholarship programs with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments that are similar to the ,,psc host program1 with the goal of integrating ,,psc members and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal scholarship students in ,,psc programs on campus4 7d7 ,selection of ,public ,service ,corps members 7#a7 ,application ,a student interested in a ,,psc scholarship shall submit an application to the sponsoring agency at such time and in such manner as the ,executive ,director may require4 7#b7 ,selection ,a sponsoring agency shall select each student to whom the sponsoring agency will offer a ,,psc scholarship4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,an applicant may receive a ,,psc scholarship only if the applicant is enrolled in or admitted to a ,,psc host4 7#d7 ,scholarships 7,a7 ,duration ,a sponsoring agency may offer a scholarship with a duration of #b years1 #c years1 or #d years to a ,,psc member4 7,b7 ,socioeconomic diversity ,to ensure socioeconomic diversity1 a sponsoring agency shall reserve a portion of the scholarships offered by the agency for students who meet the eligibility requirements for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a74 7e7 ,requirements for ,public ,service ,corps members 7#a7 ,contract ,a sponsoring agency shall enter into a contract with a ,,psc member in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a requirement that the ,,psc member be enrolled full-time as a student at a ,,psc host2 7,b7 any conditions imposed by the sponsoring agency on the scholarship1 including-- 7i7 whether the ,,psc member must complete a specific academic program1 major1 certificate1 or coursework relevant to the needs of the sponsoring agency2 and 7ii7 the consequences if the ,,psc member does not comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship2 7,c7 any obligations imposed by the sponsoring agency on the ,,psc member to participate in structured academic and experiential leadership training1 a community service project1 or an internship with a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity2 7,d7 a requirement that the ,,psc member serve in the civil service for a #d-year period upon-- 7i7 completion of requirements established by the sponsoring agency2 and 7ii7 graduation from the ,,psc host2 and 7,e7 any other terms or conditions as determined by the sponsoring agency4 7f7 ,responsibilities and authorities of sponsoring agencies 7#a7 ,selection of scholarship recipients ,a sponsoring agency shall interview and select scholarship recipients in accordance with procedures established by the ,executive ,director4 7#b7 ,amount of scholarship 7,a7 ,minimum ,the annual amount of a scholarship offered by a sponsoring agency may not be less than the maximum amount of a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 that a student eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant may receive in the aggregate 7without regard to whether the funds are provided through discretionary or mandatory appropriations71 for the award year for which the ,,psc scholarship is offered4 7,b7 ,relation to eligibility for other ,federal student assistance ,the eligibility of an individual for ,federal student assistance provided under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 shall not be affected by receipt of a ,,psc scholarship4 7,c7 ,other benefits ,other benefits that may be accrued1 such as pay for internships or travel allowances1 shall not count toward the minimum amount of the scholarship required under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,coordination of internship opportunities ,a sponsoring agency shall coordinate internship opportunities for a ,,psc member during the term of the scholarship of the ,,psc member4 7#d7 ,security clearances ,a sponsoring agency shall coordinate1 sponsor1 and manage the process for a ,,psc member to obtain any necessary security clearances4 7g7 ,public service employment 7#a7 ,noncompetitive appointments for internships ,an covered agency may noncompetitively appoint1 for temporary employment1 a ,,psc member for the purpose of completing an internship4 7#b7 ,other noncompetitive appointments ,a sponsoring agency may noncompetitively appoint to the competitive service1 for other than temporary employment1 a ,,psc member who has-- 7,a7 satisfactorily completed the requirements of the ,,psc scholarship2 and 7,b7 graduated from the ,,psc host4 7#c7 ,service commitment 7,a7 ,in general ,if a sponsoring agency makes an offer of employment to a ,,psc member sponsored by the sponsoring agency after the ,,psc member satisfactorily completes the requirements of a ,,psc scholarship and graduates from a ,,psc host1 the ,,psc member shall accept the offer4 7,b7 ,no offer by sponsoring agency ,if a sponsoring agency does not make an offer of employment to a ,,psc member described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,,psc member-- 7i7 shall be eligible for noncompetitive appointment to the competitive service by a covered agency during the #c-year period beginning on the date on which the ,,psc member graduated from the ,,psc host2 and 7ii7 may fulfill the service commitment of the ,,psc member described in subsection 7e77#b77;,d7 through employment with any covered agency4 7h7 ,failure ,to complete scholarship requirements 7#a7 ,liability for restitution in case of noncompletion or declination of employment ,a ,,psc member who does not complete the required course of instruction1 fails to graduate in accordance with the terms of the ,public ,service ,corps scholarship1 or fails to complete the #d-year service commitment described in subsection 7e77#b77;,d7 shall1 subject to paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 repay the amount of the scholarship to the sponsoring agency4 7#b7 ,waiver of liability ,the ,executive ,director may1 in extraordinary circumstances1 waive some or all of the liability for the #d-year service commitment under subsection 7d77#d77;,b7 or the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,director and the ,executive ,director shall jointly issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cfc4 ,public service academy grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,enrollment of needy students ,the term enrollment of needy students has the meaning given the term in section #cab7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;d774 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#c7 ,public service ,the term public service means civilian employment in the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,public service academy ,the term public service academy means a leadership development program at an institution of higher education that is designed to prepare students for public service through curricular1 extracurricular1 experiential learning1 and internship programs4 7#e7 ,public service academy cost ,the term public service academy cost means the cost of developing and administering a public service academy at an institution of higher education4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7b7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a program to issue grants to not more than #ej institutions of higher education1 on a competitive basis1 to support the development of public service academies-- 7#a7 to attract postsecondary students to careers in public service2 7#b7 to promote public service as a career path for younger ,americans2 7#c7 to prepare future generations with skills needed in all levels of public service2 and 7#d7 to support the ,federal ,government and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments in their efforts to attract exceptional talent from the ,nation's recent graduates4 7c7 ,grant application ,an institution of higher education seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a plan for the development of a public service academy1 including an account of existing curricular1 extracurricular1 experiential learning1 and internship programs at the institution of higher education that would be included in the public service academy1 as well as new curricular1 extracurricular1 experiential learning1 and internship programs that would be established with grant funds2 7#b7 an assessment of anticipated costs for the public service academy in each of the first #d years of operation1 including the potential sources of non-,federal funds to be used for the public service academy2 and 7#c7 information regarding the enrollment of needy students at the institution of higher education4 7d7 ,selection by competitive process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue grants under this section pursuant to a competitive process and shall establish rules for evaluating applicants and awarding grants under this section4 7#b7 ,reservation of funds for certain institutions ,of the funds made available for grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ej percent for grants to institutions of higher education that have enrollments of needy students4 7#c7 ,equitable geographic distribution of grants ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants awarded under this section4 7e7 ,duration and amount of federal grants 7#a7 ,duration ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than #d years4 7#b7 ,certain costs excluded ,a grant under this section shall not include funds for the cost of any curricular1 extracurricular1 experiential learning1 and internship programs maintained or sponsored by the institution of higher education at the time an application for a grant under this section is made4 7#c7 ,amount of grant ,the amount of the grant may not exceed-- 7,a7 #ge percent of the public service academy cost in the first year2 and 7,b7 #ej percent of the public service academy cost in each of the second1 third1 and fourth years4 7f7 ,permissible uses ,an institution of higher education receiving a grant under this section may use funds from the grant-- 7#a7 to develop1 expand1 and modify curricula to prepare students for careers in public service1 including experiential learning components of curricula2 7#b7 to create and administer classroom activities1 thesis projects1 individual or team projects1 internships1 degree or certificate programs1 or community service activities related to promoting public service and preparing students for careers in public service2 7#c7 to collaborate with government entities1 nonprofit organizations1 or consortia of such entities and organizations to provide students with public service-related work experiences and introduce students to potential careers upon their graduation2 7#d7 to provide scholarships for students who participate in the public service academy2 and 7#e7 to evaluate the effectiveness of the public service academy as it relates to leading participants into careers with local1 ,state1 or ,federal ,government agencies4 7g7 ,annual grantee report ,a recipient of a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary on an annual basis a comprehensive report on the public service academy supported by the grant and the use of the grant funds to support the academy4 ,the ,secretary shall provide guidance on what information shall be included in the report4 7h7 ,congressional reports ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ab months thereafter1 submit to ,congress a report on the results or outcomes of all public service academies provided grants under this section and the potential need for additional funding for such academies2 and 7#b7 in the fourth annual report submitted under paragraph 7#a71 include a recommendation to ,congress about whether the grant program under this section should receive continued funding4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cfd4 ,public service cadet program at military service academies 7a7 ,plan for public service cadet program ,the ,superintendent of each military service academy1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall develop a plan to create a program for the instruction of and preparation for public service of certain cadets at such service academy1 in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements of plan ,the plan described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide for the appointment of cadets to a public service cadet program representing at least #e percent of the total incoming class at each academy1 with no corresponding decline in enrollment of military cadets or midshipmen2 7#b7 require that each graduate of the public service cadet program accept an appointment to the ,federal civil service and commit to serve in the ,federal civil service for a period of #e years after such appointment2 7#c7 provide a process for any graduate who does not serve in a position in the ,federal civil service or who resigns from a position in the ,federal civil service before the expiration of the #e-year service commitment to pay back the cost of the graduate's education at the military service academy1 consistent with requirements of military cadets or midshipmen1 along with a process for the ,superintendent to issue a waiver to all or part of such requirement2 7#d7 specify the training1 curricular1 and other requirements for public service cadets2 7#e7 address the applicability of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or alternative disciplinary procedures to public service cadets2 and 7#f7 provide a detailed plan for implementing the public service cadet program1 including the amount of time needed to implement the plan4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent of each military service academy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the plan developed by such ,superintendent under this section4 #cfe4 ,compensation for ,federal interns 7a7 ,federal agency interns ,section #caaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 but only insofar as the institution provides academic credit to the student for the voluntary service2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,an agency may provide reimbursement for transportation and subsistence expenses for any student who provides voluntary service under subsection 7b71 pursuant to regulations issued by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 4 7b7 ,legislative branch interns ,part #c of title ,,iv of the ,legislative ,reorganization ,act of #aigj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #daja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dcb4 ,interns in the legislative branch 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,intern ,the term intern means1 with respect to a legislative branch office1 an individual who serves in the legislative branch office for not more than #abj days in a #ab-month period and whose service is primarily for the educational experience of the individual4 7#b7 ,legislative branch office ,the term legislative branch office means each of the following3 7,a7 ,an employing office1 as defined in section #aja of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja74 7,b7 ,the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7,c7 ,the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7b7 ,in general ,the head of each legislative branch office shall pay an intern who serves in the legislative branch office not less than the minimum wage rate established under section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf71 unless-- 7#a7 the intern is a student who is participating in a program established by the institution at which the intern is enrolled2 and 7#b7 the institution provides academic credit to the student for the voluntary service of the intern4 7#c7 ,benefit exclusion ,interns compensated under this subsection shall be excluded from the operation of the following provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 7,a7 ,chapter #hd 7relating to the ,federal ,employees ,retirement ,system74 7,b7 ,chapter #hg 7relating to life insurance74 7,c7 ,chapter #hi 7relating to health insurance74 7c7 ,senate allowance ,there is established for the ,senate an allowance which shall be available for the compensation of interns who serve in the offices of ,senators during a calendar year4 4 7c7 ,federal judiciary interns 7#a7 ,compensation ,the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts shall issue regulations to provide for the compensation of all interns serving in the judicial branch4 7#b7 ,intern defined ,in this subsection1 the term intern means an individual-- 7,a7 who serves in a court of the ,united ,states or the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts for not more than #abj days during a #ab-month period2 and 7,b7 whose service is primarily for the educational experience of the individual4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 #cff4 ,establishment of ,pathways ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency means-- 7,a7 an ,executive agency1 as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7#b7 ,civil service ,the term civil service has the meaning given the term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,competitive service ,the term competitive service has the meaning given the term in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office4 7#e7 ,excepted service ,the term excepted service has the meaning given the term in section #bajc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish the ,pathways ,program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,pathways ,program is to promote employment opportunities in the ,federal workforce for students and recent graduates by excepting participants in the ,program from competitive service hiring requirements for certain positions in the civil service4 7#c7 ,sub-programs ,the ,pathways ,program shall consist of an ,internship ,program and a ,recent ,graduates ,program4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,director shall issue regulations for the ,pathways ,program1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the positions that agencies may fill through the ,pathways ,program because conditions of good administration necessitate excepting those positions from the competitive hiring rules2 7#b7 rules governing whether1 to what extent1 and in what manner agencies must provide public notice of job opportunities in the ,pathways ,program2 7#c7 a description of opportunities for career development1 training1 and mentorship for participants in the ,pathways ,program2 7#d7 requirements that managers assess the performance of participants in the ,pathways ,program to identify the individuals who should be considered for conversion to career civil service positions2 7#e7 a description of oversight by the ,office of the use of the ,pathways ,program by agencies to ensure that-- 7,a7 the ,pathways ,program serves as a supplement to1 and not a substitute for1 the competitive hiring process2 and 7,b7 agencies are using the ,pathways ,program in order to develop talent for careers in the civil service2 7#f7 a description of plans by the ,office to evaluate-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of agencies in recruiting and retaining talent using the ,pathways ,program2 and 7,b7 the satisfaction of the students and graduates participating in the ,pathways ,program2 and 7#g7 standard naming conventions across agencies1 so that students and recent graduates can clearly understand and compare the available career pathway opportunities in the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,internship ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,internship ,program shall provide a student in high school1 a community college1 a #d-year institution of higher education1 a trade school1 a career or technical education program1 or another qualifying educational institution or program1 as determined by the ,director1 with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore ,federal careers while still in school4 7#b7 ,principles and policies ,the following principles and policies shall govern the ,internship ,program3 7,a7 ,a participant in the ,internship ,program shall be a student enrolled1 or accepted for enrollment1 in a qualifying educational institutions or program1 as determined by the ,director4 7,b7 ,subject to such exceptions as may be provided by regulation1 an agency shall provide an intern with meaningful developmental work and set clear expectations regarding the work experience of the intern4 7,c7 ,a student employed by a third-party internship provider but placed in an agency may1 to the extent permitted by regulation1 be treated as a participant in the ,internship ,program4 7,d7 ,an agency shall participate in the ,internship ,program for the primary purpose of developing and evaluating entry-level talent for future permanent employment with the ,federal ,government4 7e7 ,recent ,graduates ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,recent ,graduates ,program shall provide an individual who has recently graduated from a qualifying educational institution or program with developmental experiences in the ,federal ,government intended to promote a possible career in the civil service4 7#b7 ,principles and policies ,the following principles and policies shall govern the ,recent ,graduates ,program3 7,a7 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a participant in the ,recent ,graduates ,program shall have obtained a qualifying degree1 or completed a qualifying career or technical education program1 as determined by the ,director1 during the #c-year period preceding application to the ,recent ,graduates ,program4 7ii7 ,in the case of a veteran who1 due to the military service obligation of the veteran1 would be precluded from participating in the ,recent ,graduates ,program because the veteran is unable to apply during the #c-year period required under clause 7i71 that clause shall be applied by substituting #f-year period for #c-year period4 7,b7 ,responsibilities assigned to a recent graduate shall be consistent with-- 7i7 the qualifications1 educational background1 and career interests of the graduate2 7ii7 the purpose of the ,recent ,graduates ,program2 and 7iii7 the needs of agencies4 7f7 ,appointment and conversion ,the following requirements shall apply to an appointment in the ,pathways ,program3 7#a7 ,an appointment to the ,pathways ,program shall be under the excepted service4 7#b7 ,an appointment to the ,recent ,graduates ,program may not exceed #b years1 unless extended by the employing agency for a period of not more than #abj days4 7#c7 ,an appointment to the ,pathways ,program shall not confer any right to further ,federal employment in the competitive service or the excepted service upon the expiration of the appointment1 except that an agency-- 7,a7 may convert a participant noncompetitively to a term1 career1 or career-conditional appointment after the participant satisfies requirements to be established by the ,director2 and 7,b7 may noncompetitively convert a participant who was initially converted to a term appointment under this section to a career or career-conditional appointment before the term appointment expires4 7g7 ,definition of ,federal internship program ,section #caaa;a7c77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 the ,internship ,program established under section #cff7;d7 of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj2 4 #cfg4 ,enhanced hiring for recent college graduates and post-secondary students 7a7 ,recent graduate hiring authority ,section #caae7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking all that follows exceed and inserting the following3 the greater of-- 7,a7 the number equal to #ae percent of the number of individuals that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to permanent employment2 or 7,b7 the number equal to #a percent of the average number of permanent employees in the agency during the previous fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,temporary cap increase 7,a7 ,in general ,under a regulation prescribed under subsection 7f71 the ,director shall increase the limit on the number of individuals that may be appointed by the head of an agency under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection during a fiscal year as necessary to meet the target under section #cfh of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj 7relating to aggregate number of hires of recent college graduates and post-secondary students74 7,b7 ,duration ,the increased limit under subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate not later than ,september #cj1 #bjca4 4 7b7 ,post-,secondary student hiring authority ,section #caaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking all that follows exceed and inserting the following3 the greater of-- 7,a7 the number equal to #ae percent of the number of individuals that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to permanent employment2 or 7,b7 the number equal to #a percent of the average number of permanent employees in the agency during the previous fiscal year4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,temporary cap increase 7,a7 ,in general ,under a regulation prescribed under subsection 7g71 the ,director shall increase the limit on the number of individuals that may be appointed by a head of an agency under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection during a fiscal year as necessary to meet the target under section #cfh of the ,inspire to ,serve ,act of #bjbj 7relating to aggregate number of hires of recent college graduates and post-secondary students74 7,b7 ,duration ,the increased limit under subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate not later than ,september #cj1 #bjca4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking #fdj and inserting #djj4 #cfh4 ,aggregate number of hires of recent college graduates and post-secondary students 7a7 ,targets ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall ensure that the aggregate number of applicants hired into term or permanent1 competitive service positions in ,federal agencies under section #cff of this ,act 7relating to the ,pathways ,program71 section #aajf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #aehj2 ,public ,law #aad-bch71 and sections #caae and #caaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #cfg of this ,act7-- 7#a7 by ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 is not less than #cj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by ,september #cj1 #bjca1 is not less than #ej1jjj4 7b7 ,pro rata share determination ,the ,director shall determine the pro rata share1 for each fiscal year1 of the obligation of each ,federal agency to meet the targets under subsection 7a71 based on the number of competitive service positions at the agency as compared with the total number of competitive service positions across all agencies4 7c7 ,shortfall determination ,each fiscal year1 the ,director shall determine the progress of each ,federal agency in achieving the targets under subsection 7a7 by subtracting the number of applicants hired into term or permanent1 competitive service positions at the agency during the preceding fiscal year under the provisions of law set forth in subsection 7a7 from the pro rata share of the agency determined under subsection 7b74 #cfi4 ,demonstration project to hire recent college graduates and post-secondary students with critical skills 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#b7 ,internship program ,the term internship program has the meaning given the term in section #caaa;a7c77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cff7;g7 of this ,act4 7b7 ,demonstration project 7#a7 ,purpose ,the ,director shall1 pursuant to section #dgjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 carry out a demonstration project described in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection for the purpose of-- 7,a7 assessing the sufficiency of hiring authorities to meet the hiring needs of ,executive agencies in positions that require critical skills2 and 7,b7 determining whether changes are needed in methods of establishing qualification requirements for1 recruitment for1 and appointment to1 positions described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,project described ,under the demonstration project under paragraph 7#a71 an ,executive agency shall appoint-- 7,a7 students to internship programs for the purpose of acquiring critical skills that address the needs of the ,executive agency2 or 7,b7 recent graduates to full-time positions in the ,executive agency that require critical skills described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the demonstration project under this section terminates1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the project1 including the assessment and determination of the ,director under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the demonstration project under this section4 #cgj4 ,noncompetitive eligibility for ,federal developmental positions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,competitive service ,the term competitive service has the meaning given the term in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,fellowship ,the term fellowship means a short-term employment opportunity 7other than a post-fellowship service requirement71 of not more than #b years in length1 that is intended to provide the recipient with work experience with an ,executive agency or a military department that prepares the recipient for permanent employment with an ,executive agency or a military department4 7#c7 ,internship ,the term internship has the meaning given the term internship program in section #caaa;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,scholarship ,the term scholarship means-- 7,a7 financial support paid by an ,executive agency or a military department towards an individual's cost of attendance at an institution of higher education that is authorized to participate in a ,federal student aid program under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 in a course of study leading to a credential in a critical skill or another program that requires the student to demonstrate an interest in or agreement to pursue a career in public service2 or 7,b7 financial support paid by an ,executive agency towards an individual's cost of procuring private instruction in a critical skill4 7#e7 ,third-party internship or fellowship ,the term third-party internship or fellowship means an internship or a fellowship in the ,federal ,government that is facilitated and organized through a nongovernmental1 third-party organization that has a formal arrangement with #a or more ,executive agencies1 or with the legislative branch1 to provide such internships or fellowships4 7b7 ,appointment in competitive service ,the head of any ,executive agency or military department may appoint in the competitive service any individual who has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 within the #ab-month period preceding the appointment1 as having successfully completed any internship1 scholarship1 or fellowship program1 or a third-party internship or fellowship4 7c7 ,documentation ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 through the ,executive ,director of the ,federal ,fellowship and ,scholarship ,center established under section #cfa1 shall issue such documentation as is necessary to certify individuals under subsection 7b7 as eligible for noncompetitive appointments in the competitive service4 #cga4 ,facilitation of ,federal employee reskilling 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,competitive service2 excepted service ,the terms competitive service and excepted service have the meanings given the terms in sections #bajb and #bajc1 respectively1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,federal reskilling program ,the term ,federal reskilling program means a program approved by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to provide an employee serving in a position in the competitive service or the excepted service with technical skill or expertise that will enable such employee to continue work in the ,federal ,government in a different position in the competitive or excepted service that requires such skill or expertise4 7b7 ,reentry at same or higher class and grade ,any employee who successfully completes a ,federal reskilling program and transfers to a position in the ,federal ,government in the competitive or excepted service that requires technical skill or expertise provided to the employee in such ,federal reskilling program shall1 notwithstanding the classification requirements set out in chapter #ea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 serve in the new position at a class and grade at or higher than the class and grade of the position from which the employee transferred4 7c7 ,guidance and regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall issue-- 7#a7 guidance on the approval process for ,federal reskilling programs2 and 7#b7 regulations ensuring the rights of participants described in subsection 7b74 #cgb4 ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve pilot project 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate agency head ,the term appropriate agency head means-- 7,a7 in the case of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in the case of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the director of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#b7 ,competitive service ,the term competitive service has the meaning given that term in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,uniformed services ,the term uniformed services has the meaning given that term in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve as a pilot project to provide to the ,federal ,government trained and qualified civilian personnel who have previously served with the ,federal ,government or in the uniformed services and possess cybersecurity expertise1 in order to address cybersecurity needs of the ,united ,states to protect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,pilot project 7#a7 ,in general ,each appropriate agency head may carry out a pilot project to establish a ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve at the covered agency4 7#b7 ,noncompetitive appointment ,under a pilot project authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the appropriate agency head may noncompetitively appoint members of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve to temporary positions in the competitive service4 7d7 ,eligibility2 application and selection 7#a7 ,in general ,under a pilot project authorized under subsection 7c71 the appropriate agency head shall establish criteria for-- 7,a7 individuals to be eligible for the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve in the covered agency2 and 7,b7 the application and selection processes for the ,reserve4 7#b7 ,requirements for individuals ,the criteria established under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to an individual shall include-- 7,a7 previous employment by the ,federal ,government or within the uniformed services2 and 7,b7 cybersecurity expertise4 7#c7 ,agreement required ,an individual may become a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve only if the individual enters into an agreement with the appropriate agency head to become such a member4 ,the agreement shall set forth the rights and obligations of the individual and the covered agency4 7#d7 ,exception for continuing military service commitments ,a member of the ,selected ,reserve under section #ajadc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may not be a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve4 7e7 ,components of the civilian cybersecurity reserve ,the appropriate agency head may consider1 in carrying out a pilot project authorized under subsection 7c71 developing different components of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve in the covered agency1 one with an obligation to respond when called into activation at the direction of the appropriate agency head and one that is not compelled to so respond1 with appropriate corresponding differing benefits for each such component4 7f7 ,security clearances ,the appropriate agency head shall ensure that all members of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve in the covered agency have an active security clearance in accordance with ,executive ,order #abifh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to access to classified information7 and ,executive ,order #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes related to suitability for ,government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information74 7g7 ,project guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each appropriate agency head may issue guidance establishing and implementing a pilot project authorized under subsection 7c7 at the covered agency4 7#b7 ,penalties ,in developing guidance under paragraph 7#a71 an appropriate agency head may provide for penalties for individuals who do not respond to activation when called1 such as loss of security clearance1 recoupment of pay or benefits earned as a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve1 or recoupment of civilian service creditable under section #hdaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,evaluation ,not later than #e years after the pilot project authorized under subsection 7c7 is established in each covered agency1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study evaluating the pilot project at that agency2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress-- 7,a7 a report on the results of the study2 and 7,b7 a recommendation with respect to whether the pilot project should be modified1 extended in duration1 or established as a permanent program4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to each appropriate agency head such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cgc4 ,expansion of cyber talent management system 7a7 ,expansion of cyber talent management system ,subject to subsection 7b71 the head of any ,executive agency1 as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 may exercise the authorities under section #bbjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feh7 to the same extent as the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may exercise such authorities4 7b7 ,coordination by ,secretary of ,homeland ,security ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the heads of ,executive agencies to facilitate the exercise of authorities under subsection 7a74 #cgd4 ,personnel policy demonstration project for ,federal agencies with employees in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in consultation with the heads of the agencies specified in subsection 7b71 shall develop and implement a personnel policy demonstration project to assess innovative approaches to new personnel policies for employees1 that may include implementing-- 7#a7 more flexible job classifications2 7#b7 competency-based hiring2 7#c7 market-based pay2 7#d7 promotion based on experience1 skill1 and performance2 and 7#e7 streamlined personnel transfers between agencies4 7b7 ,agencies ,the agencies referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#b7 the ,department of ,energy2 7#c7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#d7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7#e7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7#f7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#g7 not more than #b additional agencies1 which the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management may designate1 that have significant numbers of employees in positions that require skills in science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics4 7c7 ,participation ,the head of each agency referred to in subsection 7b7 may determine whether the agency will participate in the personnel demonstration project under this section1 and1 if the agency head determines that the agency will so participate1 whether the project will apply to current employees of that agency1 current employees of #a or more components of that agency1 newly hired employees of that agency1 or newly hired employees of #a or more components of that agency4 7d7 ,duration and size of project 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the demonstration project under this section shall be carried out for a #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management may extend the demonstration project under this section for an additional #aj-year period4 7#c7 ,total number of employees ,the total number of ,federal employees included in the demonstration project in any #a-year period may not exceed #aj percent of the total number of ,federal civilian employees in all ,executive agencies 7as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 in the preceding #a-year period4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #cge4 ,development of proposal for simplified personnel system for ,veterans ,health ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall develop a legislative proposal to establish1 under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 a single personnel system that-- 7#a7 applies to all positions in the ,veterans ,health ,administration2 7#b7 applies best practices from the private sector to human capital management2 and 7#c7 supports pay and benefits that are competitive with pay and benefits for health care delivery systems in the private sector4 7b7 ,matters ,to consider ,in developing the proposal under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 draw from1 in addition to other resources1 the applicable research and conclusions of the ,commission on ,care established under section #bjb of the ,veterans ,access1 ,choice1 and ,accountability ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note71 including recommendation number #ae of the ,commission as set forth in the final report of the ,commission submitted under subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of such section1 dated ,june #cj1 #bjaf1 and titled1 ,final ,report of the ,commission on ,care2 and 7#b7 consult with the heads of other ,federal agencies that operate health care delivery systems1 employees of the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 and labor unions that represent employees of the ,veterans ,health ,administration4 7c7 ,availability of proposal ,the ,secretary shall make the proposal developed under subsection 7a7 available for use by other ,federal agencies that operate health care delivery systems4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the proposal developed under subsection 7a74 #cgf4 ,portability of health care licensure for ,federal employees 7a7 ,portability of licensure for ,federal health care professionals ,notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the licensure of health care providers1 a health care professional described in subsection 7b7 may practice1 at any location in any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 or any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 the health profession or professions for which the health care professional has a license described in subsection 7b77#b71 regardless of where such health care professional or the patient involved is located1 if the practice is within the scope of the authorized ,federal duties of such health care professional4 7b7 ,individuals described ,a health care professional described in this subsection is a ,federal employee-- 7#a7 who is credentialed and privileged at a ,federal health care institution2 7#b7 who has a current license to practice medicine1 osteopathic medicine1 dentistry1 psychology1 nursing1 therapy1 or another health profession2 and 7#c7 who is performing authorized duties for the ,federal ,government to practice the health profession described in paragraph 7#b7 for which such license was issued4 7c7 ,definition of license ,as used in this section1 the term license means a grant of permission by an official agency of a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 or any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states to provide health care independently as a health care professional and includes1 in the case of such care furnished in a foreign country by any person who is not a national of the ,united ,states1 a grant of permission by an official agency of that foreign country for that person to provide health care independently as a health care professional4 ,,iv ,strengthening of national mobilization #dja4 ,modernization of the ,selective ,service ,system 7a7 ,reference ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference in this section to a section or other provision shall be deemed to be a reference to that section or other provision of the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq474 7b7 ,purpose of selective service ,section #a7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking armed strength and inserting military strength2 7#b7 by striking insure and inserting ensure2 and 7#c7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 by ensuring adequate personnel with the requisite capabilities to meet the mobilization needs of the ,department of ,defense during a national emergency and not solely to provide combat replacements4 7c7 ,solemnity of military service ,section #c 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include methods to convey to every person required to register the solemn obligation for military service in the event of a military draft4 4 7d7 ,expanded registration to all ,americans 7#a7 ,section #c7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking male citizen and inserting citizen2 7,b7 by striking male person and inserting person2 7,c7 by striking present himself and inserting appear2 and 7,d7 by striking so long as he and inserting so long as such alien4 7#b7 ,section #d7;e7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjc7;e77 is amended by striking enlisted men and inserting enlisted persons4 7#c7 ,section #e 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chje7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking race or color and inserting race1 color1 sex1 or gender2 and 7ii7 by striking call for men and inserting call for persons2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking men each place it appears and inserting persons4 7#d7 ,section #f 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking enlisted men and inserting enlisted persons2 and 7ii7 by striking accrue to him and inserting accrue to such alien2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 by striking 7other than wives alone1 except in cases of extreme hardship72 and 7ii7 by striking wives and children and inserting spouses and children4 7#e7 ,section #aj7;b77#c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the ,president is requested and all that follows through within its jurisdiction and inserting the ,president is requested to appoint the membership of each local board so that each board has both male and female members and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 it is proportionately representative of the race1 national origin1 and sex of those registrants within its jurisdiction2 and 7,b7 by striking race or national origin and inserting race1 sex1 or national origin4 7#f7 ,section #af7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chad7;a77 is amended by striking men and inserting persons4 7e7 ,maintaining the health of the ,selective ,service ,system ,section #aj7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the ,selective ,service ,system shall conduct exercises periodically of all mobilization plans1 systems1 and processes to evaluate and test the effectiveness of such plans1 systems1 and processes4 ,once every #d years1 the exercise shall include the full range of internal and interagency procedures to ensure functionality and interoperability and may take place as part of the ,department of ,defense mobilization exercise under section #ajbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,selective ,service ,system shall conduct a public awareness campaign in conjunction with each exercise to communicate the purpose of the exercise to the public4 4 7f7 ,due process for failure ,to register 7#a7 ,section #ab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before the period at the end or proof of registration in accordance with subsection 7g72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking compliance and inserting compliance or proof of registration2 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting before the period at the end or proof of registration2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking thereunder and inserting thereunder1 or failure to provide proof of registration in accordance with subsection 7g712 and 7,,ii7 by inserting before the period at the end or has registered in accordance with subsection 7g72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting and the person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the failure of the person to register was not a knowing and willful failure to register2 or2 and 7ii7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 the person was provided notice of the person's failure to register and the person registered within #cj days with the ,selective ,service ,system1 regardless of the person's age at the time of registration4 4 7g7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,military ,selective ,service ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 in the third undesignated paragraph-- 7i7 by striking his acceptability in all respects1 including his and inserting such person's acceptability in all respects1 including such person's2 and 7ii7 by striking he may prescribe and inserting the ,president may prescribe2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking any enlisted member and inserting any person who is an enlisted member2 and 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 by striking in which he resides and inserting in which such person resides2 7,c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking coordinate with him and inserting coordinate with the ,director2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7k77#a71 by striking finding by him and inserting finding by the ,president2 7#b7 in section #e7;d7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chje7;d771 by striking he may prescribe and inserting the ,president may prescribe2 7#c7 in section #f 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjf7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,d71 by striking he may prescribe and inserting the ,president may prescribe2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking he may deem appropriate and inserting the ,president considers appropriate2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking he may prescribe each place it appears and inserting the ,president may prescribe2 7#d7 in section #aj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking ,he shall create and inserting ,the ,president shall create2 and 7,,ii7 by striking upon his own motion and inserting upon the ,president's own motion2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking his status and inserting such individual's status2 and 7iii7 in paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 7#h71 and 7#i71 by striking he may deem each place it appears and inserting the ,president considers2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking vested in him and inserting vested in the ,president2 7#e7 in section #ac7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chab7;b771 by striking regulation if he and inserting regulation if the ,president2 7#f7 in section #ae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chac7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking his each place it appears and inserting the registrant's2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking he may deem and inserting the ,president considers2 7#g7 in section 7#af77;g7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chad7;g77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking who as his regular and customary vocation and inserting who1 as such person's regular and customary vocation12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking one who as his customary vocation and inserting a person who1 as such person's customary vocation12 and 7ii7 by striking he is a member and inserting such person is a member2 7#h7 in section 7#ah77;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaf7;a771 by striking he is authorized and inserting the ,president is authorized2 7#i7 in section #ba 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chai7-- 7,a7 by striking he is sooner and inserting sooner2 7,b7 by striking he each subsequent place it appears and inserting such member2 and 7,c7 by striking his consent and inserting such member's consent2 7#aj7 in section #bb7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chbij7;b771 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking his each place it appears and inserting the registrant's2 and 7#aa7 except as otherwise provided in this section-- 7,a7 by striking he each place it appears and inserting such person2 7,b7 by striking his each place it appears and inserting such person's2 7,c7 by striking him each place it appears and inserting such person2 and 7,d7 by striking present himself each place it appears in section #ab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7 and inserting appear4 7h7 ,conforming amendments to other laws 7#a7 ,section #ccbh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,an individual who was required to register under section #c of the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjc7 but failed to meet the registration requirements of section #c of that ,act shall be ineligible for appointment to a position in an ,executive agency1 unless-- 7#a7 the requirement for the person to so register has terminated or become inapplicable to the person and the person shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the failure of the person to register was not a knowing and willful failure to register2 or 7#b7 the person was provided notice of the person's failure to register and the person registered within #cj days with the ,selective ,service ,system1 regardless of the person's age at the time of registration4 4 7#b7 ,section #dhd7n7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7n77 is amended by striking 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #dfb7;f77 and inserting 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;f774 7i7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 except that the amendments made by subsections 7d7 and 7h77#a7 shall take effect #a year after such date of enactment4 #djb4 ,report on exemptions and deferments for a possible military draft ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,selective ,service ,system1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to ,congress a report providing a review of exemptions and deferments from registration1 training1 and service under the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 and of proposed revisions to those exemptions and deferments1 taking into account amendments to the ,military ,selective ,service ,act under section #dja7;d7 of this ,act to require registration of all ,united ,states citizens and persons residing in the ,united ,states4 #djc4 ,responsibilities for national mobilization2 personnel requirements 7a7 ,lead official for national mobilization ,the ,president shall designate an employee of the ,national ,security ,council to serve as lead national mobilization official1 whose duties and responsibilities shall include coordinating the planning and execution of any national effort to mobilize government and industry to respond to a national emergency4 7b7 ,executive agent for national mobilization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense as the ,executive ,agent for ,national ,mobilization4 ,the ,executive ,agent for ,national ,mobilization shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 developing1 managing1 and coordinating policy and plans that address the full spectrum of military mobilization readiness1 including full mobilization of personnel from volunteers to draftees in the event of a draft activation2 7#b7 providing ,congress and the ,selective ,service ,system with updated requirements and timelines for obtaining draft inductees in the event of a national emergency requiring mass mobilization and activation of the draft2 and 7#c7 providing ,congress with a plan1 developed in coordination with the ,selective ,service ,system1 to induct large numbers of volunteers who may respond to a national call for volunteers during an emergency4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a plan for obtaining draft inductees as part of a mobilization timeline for the ,selective ,service ,system4 ,the plan shall include a description of resources1 locations1 and capabilities of the ,armed ,forces required to train1 equip1 and integrate drafted personnel into the total force1 addressing scenarios that would include #cjj1jjj1 #fjj1jjj1 and #a1jjj1jjj new volunteer and drafted personnel4 ,the plan may be provided in classified form4 #djd4 ,enhancements to national mobilization exercises ,section #ajbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall1 beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every #e years thereafter1 as part of the major mobilization exercise under subsection 7a71 include the processes of the ,selective ,service ,system in preparation for a draft1 and submit to ,congress a report on the results of this exercise4 ,the report may be submitted in classified form4 7#b7 ,the exercise under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall include a review of national mobilization strategic and operational concepts2 7,b7 shall include a simulation of a mobilization of all armed forces and reserve units1 with plans and processes for incorporating ,selective ,service ,system inductees2 and 7,c7 shall involve the ,selective ,service ,system1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,labor1 and other relevant interagency stakeholders4 4 #dje4 ,critical skills for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense needs a workforce of skilled individuals to meet the national security challenges facing the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,as the ,department develops tools to bring individuals with critical skills into civilian and military service1 it must identify the type and number of critically skilled personnel that are needed4 7b7 ,critical skills and skilled individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall develop and maintain a list of the critical skills and numbers of skilled individuals needed for the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces1 and the ,national ,guard4 7#b7 ,critical skills ,for purposes of this section1 critical skills are those skills for which the ,department has a critical need1 such as medical1 dental1 and nursing skills1 language skills1 cyber skills1 and science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics skills4 7c7 ,responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall ensure that the list developed under subsection 7b7 is updated annually in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,under ,secretary shall develop1 maintain1 and update the list of critical skills in close consultation with each military department1 through its ,assistant ,secretaries for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs1 with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 with the ,director of the ,selective ,service ,system1 and with the ,council on ,military1 ,national1 and ,public ,service established under section #bja4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the ,under ,secretary shall implement the list of critical skills under this section not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb4 #djf4 ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills 7a7 ,individual ,ready ,reserve 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajadd the following new section3 #ajadd;a4 ,ready ,reserve3 ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills 7a7 ,in general ,for the purpose of recruiting personnel with the requisite critical skills1 the ,secretary of each military department1 under the direction of the ,president1 may establish and maintain an ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills within the ,ready ,reserve of each of the reserve components under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7b7 ,membership requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall outline the requirements for membership in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills1 including providing guidance on-- 7#a7 a means for each armed force to establish qualifying critical skills for inclusion in its ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills2 7#b7 the standards and process for selection of individuals who are not otherwise in a reserve status to qualify for ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills of an armed force2 7#c7 requirements for screening and re-evaluation of members in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills2 7#d7 the training and obligations required for members in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills2 and 7#e7 the use of allowances and nonmonetary incentives to retain members in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills4 7c7 ,mobilization 7#a7 ,active duty ,a member of the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills may be ordered to active duty without the consent of the member in accordance with section #abcjd1 or in accordance with any other provision of law authorizing activation of ,individual ,ready ,reserve members4 7#b7 ,eligibility for benefits ,a member of the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills who is mobilized under paragraph 7#a7 shall be eligible for benefits available to members of the ,selected ,reserve4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajje of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajadd the following new item3 #ajadd;a4 ,ready ,reserve3 ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #abcjd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or any member and inserting any member2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or any member in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve for ,critical ,skills after by the ,secretary concerned14 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4