H.R. 2259 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) - Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018

The Peace Corps shall provide initial medical care to a former volunteer for a service-related condition for 180 days after termination of service, which period may be extended under specified circumstances.

The bill grants the government jurisdiction over, and imposes penalties upon, persons who commit certain crimes outside of the United States against a volunteer.

The Peace Corps Act is amended to authorize the designation of a position as a critical management support position if the position requires specialized technical or professional skills and knowledge of Peace Corps operations.

The President shall ensure that each overseas post has appropriate medical services, including by detailing to such a post the licensed medical staff of other U.S. agencies.

Each volunteer applicant shall be provided with information regarding crime and health risks and volunteer satisfaction with respect to the country in which the applicant has been invited to serve.

The Office of Victim Advocacy in the Peace Corps headquarters is made permanent.

The bill: (1) expands membership of the Sexual Assault Advisory Council, (2) requires at least one council member to have mental health field expertise, and (3) extends the council through October 1, 2023.

The President shall conduct annual volunteer surveys through September 30, 2023 (currently through September 30, 2018).

The Inspector General of the Peace Corps may hire an expert, consultant, or organization without regard to certain daily salary requirements.

The Peace Corps shall periodically report to Congress on volunteer access to health care benefits.

Text (4)

Enrolled Bill

Placed on Calendar Senate

July 11, 2018

Engrossed in House

July 10, 2018

Introduced in House

May 1, 2017

Actions (19)

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10/09/2018

Became Public Law No: 115-256.

10/09/2018

Signed by President.

09/28/2018

Presented to President.

09/25/2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

09/24/2018

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6280)

09/24/2018

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6280)

07/11/2018

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.

07/10/2018

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

07/10/2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6019-6022)

07/10/2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6019-6022)

07/10/2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.

07/10/2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6019-6025)

07/10/2018

Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

05/17/2018

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

05/17/2018

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

05/17/2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

05/02/2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3008)

05/01/2017

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and the Workforce, 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.

05/01/2017

Introduced in House

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