S. 813 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013
S. 813 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Apr 25, 2013, sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 - Amends the Peace Corps Act to subject abortion service coverage by the Peace Corps for volunteers to the same limitations that apply to Peace Corps employees regarding coverage of abortion services. States that such provision shall not be construed to limit medical evacuation coverage.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Apr 25, 2013)
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