S. 1280 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011
S. 1280 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2011, sponsored by Johnny Isakson with 30 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-57
What it does
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Peace Corps Act to require the President: (1) as part of the training provided to all Peace Corps 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 volunteer has arrived in his or her country of service, to provide the volu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Johnny Isakson (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2011
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 1, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 14, 2011
- Became lawNov 21, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-57. (Nov 21, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 1, 2011 · Passed406–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011House · Nov 1, 2011
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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