US HB2259 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 44-19)
Status: Passed on October 9 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-10-09 - Became Public Law No: 115-256.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 44-19)
Status: Passed on October 9 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-10-09 - Became Public Law No: 115-256.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018 This bill increases the monthly pay rate for Peace Corps volunteers. 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.
Title
Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-09 | Senate | Became Public Law No: 115-256. |
| 2018-10-09 | Senate | Signed by President. |
| 2018-09-28 | Senate | Presented to President. |
| 2018-09-25 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2018-09-24 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6280) |
| 2018-07-11 | Senate | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. |
| 2018-07-10 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2018-07-10 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6019-6022) |
| 2018-07-10 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259. |
| 2018-07-10 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6019-6025) |
| 2018-07-10 | House | Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2018-05-17 | House | Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,. |
| 2018-05-17 | House | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2018-05-17 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2017-05-02 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3008) |
| 2017-05-01 | House | 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. |
| 2017-05-01 | House | 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. |
| 2017-05-01 | House | 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. |
| 2017-05-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2286 (Related) 2018-03-14 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug therapy
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Mental health
National and community service
Peace Corps
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug therapy
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Mental health
National and community service
Peace Corps
Prescription drugs
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
