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When does the GIVE ACT 1388 go into effect? It passed then I never heard it mentioned again.

The money allocated to the volunteer groups has probably been distributed since the Act was passed, but I would bet the other provisions such as the one listed below will be implemented when protests against Obama's agenda becomes loudest.

Perhaps one of the key reasons there were so many votes against this supposedly good act was the little amendment buried down as the 12th Amendment to the act. Remember it is the little invasions to our liberties that open cracks for increased federal power and decreased freedom. "Amendment to prohibit organizations from attempting to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; and assist, promote, or deter union organizing." Those in support of this legislation will argue this amendment is limited in scope and is not meant to interfere with the rights of citizens to protest, petition, boycott, or strike in resistance to government proposed laws.

However, the people associated through service under the GIVE Act are considered volunteers, still free citizens, yet it will be unlawful for them to take part in any protests against any legislation. This is as close to a sedition act, a violation of 1st Amendment rights, as has been proposed in recent history.

http://www.examiner.com/nonpartisan-in-salt-lake-city/give-act-outlaws-citizens-right-to-protest