Presidential Commission on National Service Act of 1980

(Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1450 (Part I))

Presidential Commission on National Service Act of 1980 - Establishes the Presidential Commission on National Service to: (1) identify existing volunteer service opportunities; (2) identify and examine alternative comprehensive national service programs, comparing them to existing Federal programs, with an assessment of cost effectiveness; (3) evaluate the impact of a comprehensive national program upon existing volunteer institutions; (4) identify necessary incentives to obtain participation by all individuals and entities affected by an alternative national service program; (5) determine whether all Americans, regardless of age, income or education, should be included in a national service program or whether it should be limited to young people; (6) consider the role of women in a national service program; (7) identify how a national service program will provide youth with a sense of commitment; (8) examine the necessity of drafting individuals into any national service program; (9) examine the role of the military and civilian service in any national service program; (10) make recommendations concerning a comprehensive national service program to meet national and local and military personnel needs; and (11) assess and estimate the potential costs of any national service alternatives.

Sets forth the duties, membership, and powers of the Commission.

Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the President and to Congress not later than 12 months after its first meeting or 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, whichever occurs first.

Terminates the Commission 180 days after submission of its final report.

Authorizes appropriations necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties.