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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 1456

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 19, 2022)

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps.

Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

Additionally, the bill entitles returned volunteers to sixty days of health care benefits. The Peace Corps must also provide volunteers with information about enrolling in U.S. health plans before service termination and mental health care during and after service.

The bill also includes provisions to address involuntary termination of Peace Corps service in emergencies, including by expediting re-enrollment of involuntarily terminated volunteers.

The Peace Corps must also adequately insure volunteers' safety and must coordinate with the Department of State to periodically update agreements concerning the security of Peace Corps volunteers and staff abroad.

The bill also

  • authorizes Peace Corps to recruit domestically based volunteers to serve in the United States at the request of another agency or to provide services in a host country virtually,
  • modifies the Peace Corps National Advisory Council's membership and functions,
  • expands whistleblower protections for volunteers,
  • increases the rate of pay that applies to a volunteer's workers compensation claim,
  • requires Peace Corps to implement a zero tolerance drug use policy regarding volunteer involvement with illegal drugs, and
  • emphasizes the use of the internet in Peace Corps programs.

Furthermore, the bill requires reporting, including on the provision of mental health services to volunteers.

What just happenedSep 20, 2022

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3](D-CA)Sponsor
118 cosponsors113 D5 R
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  1. Sep 20, 2022Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.

  2. Sep 19, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 19, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 290 - 125 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H7886-7891)

  4. Sep 19, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 290 - 125 (Roll no. 440).(text: CR H7886-7891)

  5. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)

  6. Sep 19, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 19, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1456.

  8. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7893)

  9. Sep 19, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Sep 9, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

  11. Sep 9, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  12. Sep 9, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  13. Sep 9, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Sep 9, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  18. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)

  20. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 19, 202253

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps.

Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

Additionally, the bill entitles returned volunteers to sixty days of health care benefits. The Peace Corps must also provide volunteers with information about enrolling in U.S. health plans before service termination and mental health care during and after service.

The bill also includes provisions to address involuntary termination of Peace Corps service in emergencies, including by expediting re-enrollment of involuntarily terminated volunteers.

The Peace Corps must also adequately insure volunteers' safety and must coordinate with the Department of State to periodically update agreements concerning the security of Peace Corps volunteers and staff abroad.

The bill also

  • authorizes Peace Corps to recruit domestically based volunteers to serve in the United States at the request of another agency or to provide services in a host country virtually,
  • modifies the Peace Corps National Advisory Council's membership and functions,
  • expands whistleblower protections for volunteers,
  • increases the rate of pay that applies to a volunteer's workers compensation claim,
  • requires Peace Corps to implement a zero tolerance drug use policy regarding volunteer involvement with illegal drugs, and
  • emphasizes the use of the internet in Peace Corps programs.

Furthermore, the bill requires reporting, including on the provision of mental health services to volunteers.

Reported to House, Part ISep 9, 20228

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps.

Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

Additionally, the bill entitles returned volunteers to sixty days of health care benefits. The Peace Corps must also provide volunteers with information about enrolling in U.S. health plans before service termination and mental health care during and after service.

The bill also includes provisions to address involuntary termination of Peace Corps service in emergencies, including by expediting re-enrollment of involuntarily terminated volunteers.

The Peace Corps must also adequately insure volunteers' safety and must coordinate with the Department of State to periodically update agreements concerning the security of Peace Corps volunteers and staff abroad.

The bill also

  • authorizes Peace Corps to recruit domestically based volunteers to serve in the United States at the request of another agency or to provide services in a host country virtually,
  • modifies the Peace Corps National Advisory Council's membership and functions,
  • expands whistleblower protections for volunteers,
  • increases the rate of pay that applies to a volunteer's workers compensation claim,
  • requires Peace Corps to implement a zero tolerance drug use policy regarding volunteer involvement with illegal drugs, and
  • emphasizes the use of the internet in Peace Corps programs.

Furthermore, the bill requires reporting, including on the provision of mental health services to volunteers.

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 2021

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps.

Changes include expanding benefits and services for volunteers by increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions.

Additionally, the bill entitles returned volunteers to three months of health care benefits (and a three-month extension at the volunteer's expense). The Peace Corps must also provide volunteers with (1) information about enrolling in U.S. health plans no more than 30 days prior to service termination, (2) adequate access to menstrual products, and (3) mental health care during and after service.

The bill also includes provisions to address involuntary termination of Peace Corps service in emergencies or otherwise through no fault of the volunteer, including by expediting re-enrollment of involuntarily terminated volunteers.

The Peace Corps must also provide adequate support to insure volunteers' safety and must coordinate with the Department of State to periodically update agreements and plans concerning the security of Peace Corps volunteers and staff abroad.

The bill also

  • modifies the Peace Corps National Advisory Council's membership and functions,
  • expands whistleblower protections for volunteers,
  • increases the rate of pay that applies to a volunteer's workers compensation claim, and
  • requires a focus on leveraging the internet in Peace Corps programs.

Furthermore, the bill requires reporting on (1) Peace Corps operations in the Pacific Islands, and (2) the provision of mental health services to volunteers.

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022 — Informed