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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-1456| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (118)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3456
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2019
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
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.
Mar 1, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4466
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 9, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Sep 9, 2022
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Sep 9, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7893)
Sep 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1456.
Sep 19, 2022
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.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)
Sep 19, 2022
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)
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Sep 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3456
    Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    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.


  • March 1, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)


  • September 30, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4466
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 9, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.


  • September 9, 2022
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • September 9, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.


  • September 19, 2022
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7893)


  • September 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1456.


  • September 19, 2022
    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.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)


  • September 19, 2022
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-4466: Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
Advisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCemeteries and funeralsCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDental careDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug therapyEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNational and community serviceNational symbolsPeace CorpsPrescription drugsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesWomen's healthWorker safety and health

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-1456| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3456
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2019
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
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.
Mar 1, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4466
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 9, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Sep 9, 2022
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Sep 9, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.
Sep 19, 2022
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7893)
Sep 19, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1456.
Sep 19, 2022
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.
Sep 19, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)
Sep 19, 2022
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)
View Vote
Sep 19, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3456
    Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    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.


  • March 1, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)


  • September 30, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 30, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4466
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 9, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.


  • September 9, 2022
    Committee on Education and Labor discharged.


  • September 9, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-457, Part I.


  • September 19, 2022
    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7886-7893)


  • September 19, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1456.


  • September 19, 2022
    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.


  • September 19, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)


  • September 19, 2022
    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)
    View Vote


  • September 19, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (118)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-4466: Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCemeteries and funeralsCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDental careDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug therapyEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNational and community serviceNational symbolsPeace CorpsPrescription drugsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesWomen's healthWorker safety and health