HR 4445 · 98th Congress · Labor and Employment

Peace Corps Revitalization Act

Introduced 1983-11-17· Sponsored by Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1983-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Peace Corps Revitalization Act - Amends the Peace Corps Act to declare it is a purpose of the Peace Corps to provide, by the end of FY 1986, opportunities for at least 10,000 volunteers at any one time. Requires the annual reports to Congress on the Peace Corps to include a description of plans to implement such purpose and information relating to applications for the Peace Corps and inquiries by countries about the Peace Corps. Establishes a Board of Trustees to carry out the Peace Corps Act. (Currently, the President is authorized to carry out the Act.) Requires the Board to carry out all of the authorities conferred on the President by such Act except for five specified provisions. Sets forth the membership of the Board. Requires the Board to appoint a Director and Deputy Director of the Peace Corps. Requires the Board to establish procedures to maximize cooperation and coordination of Peace Corps programs with the programs of other volunteer and development organizations. Authorizes the President (currently the Director of the Peace Corps) to prescribe regulations to ensure that no individual performing services for the Peace Corps shall engage in an activity detrimental to U.S…

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