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- H.R.2259
H.R.2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (44 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate - July 11, 2018
- Engrossed in House - July 10, 2018
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Sam Farr Peace Corps Enhancement Act 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 9, 2018 |
Became Public Law No: 115-256. |
| Oct. 9, 2018 |
Signed by President. |
| Sept. 28, 2018 |
Presented to President.
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| Sept. 25, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 24, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| Sept. 24, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6280) |
| July 11, 2018 |
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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| July 10, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 10, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6019-6022) |
| July 10, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2259.
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| July 10, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6019-6025)
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| July 10, 2018 |
Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| May 17, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 17, 2018 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
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| May 17, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| May 1, 2017 |
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.
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| May 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |