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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1203| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes the Peace Corps program through FY2028 and requires or authorizes various policies for the Peace Corps program. For example, the bill increases the minimum rate for readjustment allowances paid to Peace Corps volunteers upon their return to the United States; requires the Peace Corps to establish processes to return volunteers to service after their service has been interrupted by a mandatory evacuation, and to strive to allow evacuated volunteers to return to the country in which they had formerly been assigned (except for Peace Corps missions in China); requires the Peace Corps to provide separating volunteers with information on postservice health care options; 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); requires the Peace Corps to implement a zero-tolerance policy regarding volunteer or trainee involvement with illegal drugs; 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; and authorizes suspension without pay for employees engaged in serious misconduct that could impact the efficiency of the service and could lead to removal for cause.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4466
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1273
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4466
    Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1273
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 25, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1273: Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
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

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1203| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2023
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes the Peace Corps program through FY2028 and requires or authorizes various policies for the Peace Corps program. For example, the bill increases the minimum rate for readjustment allowances paid to Peace Corps volunteers upon their return to the United States; requires the Peace Corps to establish processes to return volunteers to service after their service has been interrupted by a mandatory evacuation, and to strive to allow evacuated volunteers to return to the country in which they had formerly been assigned (except for Peace Corps missions in China); requires the Peace Corps to provide separating volunteers with information on postservice health care options; 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); requires the Peace Corps to implement a zero-tolerance policy regarding volunteer or trainee involvement with illegal drugs; 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; and authorizes suspension without pay for employees engaged in serious misconduct that could impact the efficiency of the service and could lead to removal for cause.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4466
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1273
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4466
    Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1273
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 13, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 25, 2023
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 25, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1273: Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
  • 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, 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