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119-hr-5308119th CongressWALLET

Service Starts At Home Act

Sponsored By: Representative Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would expand student engagement in local government and community service by creating federally funded paid internships and volunteer scholarships. It aims to connect students to civic work and reward sustained volunteer activity.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

College scholarships for student volunteers

If enacted, this would fund scholarships of $1,000 to $3,000 per year to cut college costs for student volunteers. You would need at least 100 hours in the prior year; awards rise from $1,000 at 100–137 hours up to $3,000 at 250+ hours. First‑time applicants would need to be in their final year of high school or in college; renewals would need to be in college, in good standing, and have 100 hours. Scholarships could cover up to four academic years and only pay cost of attendance; States would prioritize renewals when funds are limited. The bill would authorize $100 million each year for 2026–2030 and allow up to 20% for extra federal awards, with launch within one year.

Paid local government internships for students

This bill would create grants for States and local governments to run paid internships in local government. High school students and undergraduates in the same State could apply; grantees would set pay and selection rules. Grantees would work with colleges to ensure educational value and try to offer flexible schedules or telework where practicable. The bill would authorize $50 million each year for 2026–2030, and the program would start within one year of enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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