House vote: H.R. 1456 // September 19, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2022
Sponsor: John Garamendi (D-CA)
This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 and modifies operations of the Peace Corps. Changes include increasing the readjustment allowance paid to volunteers when their service terminates and providing statutory authority for an executive order that grants returned volunteers noncompetitive eligibility for federal civil-service positions. Additionally, the bill entitles returned volunteers to sixty days of health care benefits.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 285 | 65.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 122 | 28.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.3% |