H.R. 1456 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022

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.

Text (4)

Placed on Calendar Senate

September 20, 2022

Engrossed in House

September 19, 2022

Reported in House

September 9, 2022

Introduced in House

March 1, 2021

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09/20/2022

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

09/19/2022

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

09/19/2022

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)

09/19/2022

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)

09/19/2022

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7946-7947)

09/19/2022

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.

09/19/2022

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

09/19/2022

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

09/19/2022

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

09/09/2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

09/09/2022

Committee on Education and Labor discharged.

09/09/2022

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

09/30/2021

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

09/30/2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

03/01/2021

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.

03/01/2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E184)

03/01/2021

Introduced in House

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Mar 8, 2023 8:12:30 PM