The first section of the bill states that it can be called the "Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act" or simply the "PSA Act."

This section outlines the structure of the Act, listing its main parts and sections, including titles focusing on program modernization, member experiences, and miscellaneous provisions. Each title and subtitle details specific sections addressing aspects like program flexibility, administrative tasks, educational awards, and funding.

The bill proposes an amendment to the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to allow national service positions that require at least 1,500 hours of service within one year and grants an educational award valued at 88% of the existing award for these positions. Additionally, it adjusts the service term description to eight weeks instead of nine months in certain sections of the act.

The bill extends the term of service for individuals in the National Civilian Community Corps: it allows those involved in disaster relief to continue their service for a longer period, and those in certain other programs to extend their service for up to 180 or 90 days beyond the initially specified terms, with approval from the Corps Director.

The bill proposes to change the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by increasing the maximum age for eligibility in the national civilian community corps from 24 to 26 years old.

The section requires the CEO and Inspector General of the Corporation for National and Community Service to report to Congress within 180 days on the organization's timekeeping practices for national service positions. They must also assess the impact of applying federal standards for salary documentation to service benefits and suggest improvements to ensure federal funds are used properly.

The section updates the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by changing the number from five to ten in both the heading and the text of Section 121(d), indicating an increase in a specified limit or amount related to administrative costs.

The bill allows any unused funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service to be stored in a newly established 'Unobligated and Expiring Amounts Fund' instead of expiring, and these funds can be used to manage national service laws, improve technology, provide training, or add to the National Service Trust. The bill also updates how money in the National Service Trust can be used, ensuring it is available without needing additional approval for most types of deposits.

The bill proposes changes to the National and Community Service Act of 1990: it updates the matching requirement to not exceed 75% of the cost, and increases the allowed administrative costs from 5% to 10%.

The text establishes an Office of Alumni Engagement within the Corporation, led by an Officer designated by the Chief Executive Officer. The office's responsibilities include connecting alumni with service participants and the community, promoting service culture, linking service to education and career opportunities, and collecting data on the impact of service on alumni. It also officially defines "alumni" as those who have finished a term in a national service program.

The bill establishes an Office of Alumni Engagement within the Corporation, led by an Officer of Alumni Engagement. This office is responsible for fostering connections between alumni, current, and future participants to promote a culture of service and support, linking service with education and job opportunities, enhancing relationships among different service sectors, and providing data on the long-term impact of service. Alumni are defined as individuals who have completed a national service program.

The bill section clarifies that all appointees to the Board of Directors under the National and Community Service Act will have 5-year terms starting from when they take office. These changes apply to appointments made after the bill becomes law.

The section outlines changes to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, making it easier to transfer educational awards by using broader terms like "designated individual" and removing certain restrictive clauses. It also clarifies that transferred awards will not count towards the maximum limit an individual can receive in total educational awards.

The text describes amendments to the National and Community Service Act of 1990, extending the period for using educational awards from 7 years to 10 years and allowing these awards to be used for nontraditional education pathways, such as career and job training programs. It defines such programs and aligns them with established educational acts to ensure they meet specific criteria.

The section of the bill amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to increase the number of times an individual can serve in a national service program from 2 to 4 terms. It also allows the Corporation to waive this limit if requested by a State Commission.

The section modifies the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by allowing participants in national service programs to choose receiving a stipend instead of an educational award. It establishes that the stipend amount will match the rate set for volunteers under another service act and outlines how stipends should be provided, mirroring the process for existing volunteer stipends.

The section explains that individuals who complete a full-time term of national service can choose to receive a stipend instead of an educational award. If the service term is only partially completed, a stipend reflecting the proportion of the term completed may be given. The amount and terms of the stipend align with those set for volunteers under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.

The section allows heads of federal agencies to noncompetitively hire individuals for permanent positions if they have completed certain national or volunteer service programs and have been certified. This hiring must occur within a year after the service is completed, or up to three years later if the individual was engaged in further education, military service, or other approved activities.

The section outlines a process for federal agencies to non-competitively hire certain individuals who have completed specific service programs, like AmeriCorps or volunteer work, under regulations set by the Office of Personnel Management. These individuals can be considered for permanent positions if they meet certain service requirements, with appointments typically made within one year of completing their service, or up to three years later if they were engaged in activities like military service or higher education.

The section makes changes to the table of contents of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by updating various item titles to include educational awards and stipends, adding a new section on non-competitive hiring eligibility, and introducing a part for alumni engagement.

The section authorizes funding for the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 for the fiscal years 2025 through 2029. It updates the applicable sections of the laws to allow for "such sums as may be necessary" during these years, replacing previous references to fiscal years 2010 through 2014.

The act will apply to individuals who are chosen to participate in a national service position, as defined in existing law, starting from the day the act is officially enacted.