H.R. 1456 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2021
H.R. 1456 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2021, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 1, 2021, sponsored by John Garamendi with 118 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
Sponsor
John Garamendi (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 113 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2021
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2022
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 492. (Sep 20, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 19, 2022 · Passed290–125
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Peace Corps Reauthorization ActHouse · Sep 19, 2022
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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