Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-4466| Senate
| Updated: 7/21/2022
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes the Peace Corps program through FY2027 and addresses other issues related to the program. For example, the bill (1) increases the readjustment allowances for returning Peace Corps volunteers; (2) provides statutory authority to an executive order that provides returning volunteers with noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment purposes (i.e., eligibility to be noncompetitively appointed to a competitive federal position); and (3) requires the Peace Corps to take all reasonable measures to prevent and address reprisal or retaliation against a volunteer by any person with supervisory authority over the volunteer, such as a Peace Corps officer.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-1456Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
International Affairs
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-4466| Senate
| Updated: 7/21/2022
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes the Peace Corps program through FY2027 and addresses other issues related to the program. For example, the bill (1) increases the readjustment allowances for returning Peace Corps volunteers; (2) provides statutory authority to an executive order that provides returning volunteers with noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment purposes (i.e., eligibility to be noncompetitively appointed to a competitive federal position); and (3) requires the Peace Corps to take all reasonable measures to prevent and address reprisal or retaliation against a volunteer by any person with supervisory authority over the volunteer, such as a Peace Corps officer.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-1456Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492.
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (15)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
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- 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, 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