S 1203 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023

The Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S 1203) authorizes $410.5 million annually for Peace Corps operations through fiscal year 2028 and includes numerous provisions to improve volunteer support and program operations. Key changes include increasing readjustment allowances for volunteers from $125 to $375, extending health care coverage for returning volunteers, and establishing a comprehensive zero-tolerance drug policy for volunteers. The bill also codifies special hiring preferences for returning volunteers in federal positions, creates new protections against retaliation for volunteers reporting issues, and requires the Peace Corps to develop strategies for expanding volunteer presence in Oceania. These provisions directly affect Peace Corps volunteers, returning volunteers, and Peace Corps staff by enhancing support systems and program operations.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2023

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Introduced Apr 19, 2023 Last action Jul 25, 2023

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Jul 25, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

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Jul 13, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Apr 19, 2023

Committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Apr 19, 2023

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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors