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S. 1280 (112th)

Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011

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Introduced

27 June 2011

Last action

21 November 2011 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 112-57.

Sponsors

Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

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Summary

Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the Peace Corps Act to require the Director of the Peace Corps: (1) as part of the training provided to all volunteers, to develop and implement comprehensive sexual assault risk-reduction and response training that conforms to best practices in the sexual assault field; and (2) once a trainee has arrived in such trainee's country of service, to provide that individual with training tailored to such country, including cultural training relating to gender relations, risk-reduction strategies, a safety plan in the event of an assault, treatment available in such country, MedEvac procedures, and information regarding the legal process for pressing charges against an attacker. Requires the Director to provide each: (1) applicant for enrollment with a historical analysis of crimes against, and risks to, volunteers in the country in which the applicant has been invited to serve; and (2) trainee, before enrolling as a volunteer, with contact information of the Peace Corps' Inspector General for purposes of reporting violations of the sexual assault protocol or any other criminal or administrative wrongdoing by individuals who do business with the Peace Corps, and with clear, written guidelines regarding whom to contact and what steps to take in the event of a sexual assault. Requires the Director to: (1) develop, implement, and distribute comprehensive sexual assault protocol guidelines that conform to best practices in the sexual assault field that are applicable to all posts at which volunteers serve, and train all in-country staff regarding the protocol and guidelines; (2) expeditiously remove a volunteer who feels at risk of imminent bodily harm and requests removal from the site in which such volunteer is serving, and assess and evaluate the safety of the site; (3) establish sexual assault response teams; (4) conduct case reviews of a statistically significant number of cases on a quarterly basis; (5) establish a global tracking and recording system to track and record incidents of assault against volunteers; (6) establish an alternative reporting system and hotline access system through which volunteers who are assault victims can report and receive support anonymously; and (7) assign a certified victims advocate in Peace Corps headquarters who shall report directly to the Director. Establishes in the Peace Corps a Sexual Assault Advisory Council. Requires the Director to: (1) establish goals, metrics, and monitoring and evaluation plans for all Peace Corps programs and Country Directors; (2) annually conduct a confidential survey of volunteers regarding the effectiveness of Peace Corps programs and staff and the safety of volunteers; (3) establish and maintain a process to protect confidentiality and safety of volunteers reporting incidents and the information reported and to ensure that such information is acted on appropriately; and (4) determine the level of access to communication, including cellular and Internet access, of each volunteer. Prohibits the Director from: (1) disclosing personally identifying information or personal information of a volunteer who is a victim of assault collected in connection with services requested, utilized, or denied through Peace Corps programs; or (2) revealing such information without the informed, purpose-limited, and reasonably time-limited consent of such volunteer about whom such information is sought.

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 September 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 21 September 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-82.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 September 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-82.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 September 2011

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 September 2011

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6004-6007; text of amendment in nature of a substitute: CR S6004-6006)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 September 2011

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 September 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 29 September 2011

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 November 2011

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 November 2011

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817). (text: CR H7178-7180)

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 November 2011

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 817).(text: CR H7178-7180)

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 November 2011

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7178-7185)

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 November 2011

    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. 1 November 2011

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1280.

    Source: Floor

  18. 1 November 2011

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 November 2011

    Floor

    The amendment to the title of S.1280 as engrossed, in the heading of amendment SA 668, was considered to have been proposed and adopted as such.

    Source: Floor

  20. 14 November 2011

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 14 November 2011

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 21 November 2011

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 112-57.

    Source: President

  23. 21 November 2011

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  24. 21 November 2011

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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