To conduct a study regarding the establishment of a Volunteer Management Corps program.

SA 714. Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Gregg) submitted an amendment
intended to be proposed to amendment SA 687 proposed by Ms. Mikulski
(for herself and Mr. Isakson) to the bill H.R. 1388, to reauthorize and
reform the national service laws; which was ordered to lie on the
table; as follows:

On page 235, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:

SEC. 1713. VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT CORPS STUDY.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Many managers seek opportunities to give back to their
communities and address the Nation's challenges.
(2) Managers possess business and technical skills that
make them especially suited to help nonprofit organizations
and State and local governments create efficiencies and cost
savings and develop programs to serve communities in need.
(3) There are currently a large number of businesses and
firms who are seeking to identify savings through sabbatical
opportunities for senior employees.
(b) Study and Plan.--Not later than 6 months after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Corporation shall--
(1) conduct a study on how best to establish and implement
a Volunteer Management Corps program; and
(2) submit a plan regarding the establishment of such
program to Congress and to the President.
(c) Consultation.--In carrying out the study described in
subsection (b)(1), the Corporation may consult with experts
in the private and nonprofit sectors.
(d) Effective Date.--Notwithstanding section 6101, this
section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this
Act.
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