The Peace Corps: Current Issues

Abstract

As it prepares authorization and Foreign Operations appropriations legislation in 2005, Congress is considering the FY2006 level of funding for the Peace Corps and related issues. 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 is considering the President's annual funding request for the Peace Corps. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 19, 2005
Accession Number
ADA479137

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  • Curt Tarnoff

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  • Library of Congress

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