Amendment originally sought to require the Federal government to fully fund all costs incurred by the States in complying with the provisions of the national service laws. \ As amended by the Gunderson amendment (A017), language was added requiring the Federal government to pay the States for activities required of them under the bill. It also clarified that voluntary participation by States or program sponsors may include cost-sharing formulas, health care, child care, and other allowances and other requirements proscribed by the act. \ Amendment, as amended, was subsequently agreed to. See item 657.

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Amendment Number
247
Description
Amendment originally sought to require the Federal government to fully fund all costs incurred by the States in complying with the provisions of the national service laws. \ As amended by the Gunderson amendment (A017), language was added requiring the Federal government to pay the States for activities required of them under the bill. It also clarified that voluntary participation by States or program sponsors may include cost-sharing formulas, health care, child care, and other allowances and other requirements proscribed by the act. \ Amendment, as amended, was subsequently agreed to. See item 657.
Purpose
An amendment to prohibit mandating any state or local government from participating in any activity provided for in the bill unless the Federal Government provides full funding for costs incurred in the conduct of that activity.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 28, 1993
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hefley amendment (A015) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
14:22:10
Submitted Date
Jul 28, 1993
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 247 — Informed