Washington, March 13 -- Congressman John Garamendi issued the following press release:

During AmeriCorps week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) reintroduced the America's Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act. This bicameral legislation would enhance access to national and community service opportunities, lower student debt, create a more engaged citizenry, and address national priorities in education, infrastructure, health care, disaster relief, and poverty.

America's Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act would achieve the following goals:

* Gives all those who wish to serve the opportunity to do so by e...