Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 2021

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 2021

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 March 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 September 2021

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

6. 30 September 2021

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 September 2022

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

   Source: Calendars

8. 9 September 2022

   Discharge

   Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

   Source: Discharge

9. 9 September 2022

   Committee

   Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

   Source: Committee

10. 9 September 2022

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

11. 9 September 2022

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

12. 19 September 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

13. 19 September 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

14. 19 September 2022

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

15. 19 September 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

16. 19 September 2022

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

17. 19 September 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

18. 19 September 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

19. 20 September 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: Calendars

Votes

Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 20 September 2022 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 19 September 2022 · Official file
• Reported in House · 9 September 2022 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 1 March 2021 · Official file

Documents

11 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 20 September 2022

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 20 September 2022

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 19 September 2022

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 19 September 2022

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• Passed House

  summary · EN · 19 September 2022

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 9 September 2022

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 9 September 2022

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• Reported to House, Part I

  summary · EN · 9 September 2022

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 March 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 March 2021

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Sponsors

• Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Garret Graves · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D · Sponsor
• Aumua Amata Radewagen · R · Sponsor
• Dean Phillips · D · Sponsor
• Ed Case · D · Sponsor
• Albio Sires · D · Sponsor
• Grace Napolitano · D · Cosponsor
• Paul Tonko · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
• Ed Perlmutter · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
• David Cicilline · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Anthony Brown · D · Cosponsor
• Gwen Moore · D · Cosponsor
• BOBBY RUSH · D · Cosponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Earl Blumenauer · D · Cosponsor
• Jared Huffman · D · Cosponsor
• Josh Harder · D · Cosponsor
• Sean Maloney · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• Julia Brownley · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Mike Levin · D · Cosponsor
• Gerald Connolly · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Donald Payne · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Brian Higgins · D · Cosponsor
• Jennifer Wexton · D · Cosponsor
• Adriano Espaillat · D · Cosponsor
• Antonio Delgado · D · Cosponsor
• Eric Swalwell · D · Cosponsor
• Jefferson Van Drew · R · Cosponsor
• Karen Bass · D · Cosponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Cosponsor

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