Whereas, 30 years ago, Congress established the Corporation for National and Community Service, now known as AmeriCorps, to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities, and expand pathways to education, careers, and civic participation for those who serve; Whereas since their inceptions, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors national and community service programs have proven to be a highly effective way— (1) to unite and engage the people of the United States in meeting a wide range of local and national needs; (2) to promote greater civic engagement; and (3) to provide pathways to education and careers; Whereas each year, 200,000 individuals serve in AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors at nearly 40,000 locations across the United States to give back in an intensive way to communities, States, Territories, Tribal nations, and the United States as a whole; Whereas AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors funds have been invested in nonprofit, community, educational, and faith-based organizations, as well as local governments and Tribal nations, and those funds have— (1) leveraged hundreds of millions of dollars in outside funding and in-kind donations each year; and (2) expanded the capacity of local and national programs to deliver on missions that strengthen communities; Whereas AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have provided millions of hours of service nationwide, helping— (1) to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people; (2) to protect the environment; (3) to contribute to public safety; (4) to respond to disasters and public health emergencies; (5) to strengthen the educational system; and (6) to expand economic opportunity for all; Whereas service in AmeriCorps promotes bridge-building, collaboration, and leadership skills, and AmeriCorps programs bring Americans together from different backgrounds, generations, and geographic locations