The Peace Corps: Current Issues

Abstract

As it considers authorization and Foreign Operations appropriations legislation in 2005, Congress will consider the FY2006 level of funding for the Peace Corps and may continue the 2004 discussion of Peace Corps expansion and policies regarding the safety and security of volunteers. Generally viewed positively by the public and widely supported in Congress, the Peace Corps, the U.S. agency that provides volunteer skills internationally, has drawn congressional attention in recent years largely due to two issues -- a Presidential initiative to significantly expand the size of the agency and reports raising concerns regarding the safety and security of volunteers. Both issues stimulated legislative action with bills being approved by the House or Senate. However, these legislative efforts died with the 108th Congress. In 2005, the 109th Congress will consider the President's annual funding request for the Peace Corps and may again take up some of the concerns raised in 2004. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADA479136

Entities

People

  • Curt Tarnoff

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

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  • Attrition
  • Congress
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Security

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.