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Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004

Introduced: May 20, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5953-5954)
May 20, 2004
Introduced in Senate
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Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 - Amends the Peace Corps Act to establish in the Peace Corps the Office of the Ombudsman of the Peace Corps, which shall administer complaints or concerns regarding services or support provided by the Peace Corps to its volunteers, including matters respecting: (1) safety and security; (2) due process, including processes relating to separation from the Peace Corps; (3) benefits and assistance; (4) medical or other health-related assistance; and (5) access to files and records.

Establishes the Office of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, which shall be responsible for safety and security activities of the Peace Corps, including background checks, volunteer, staff, and facilities safety, and information technology security.

Requires specified reports respecting Peace Corps: (1) medical services; (2) volunteer assignment; and (3) employment duration.

Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for the appointment of an Office of Inspector General for the Peace Corps.

What's happening now May 20, 2004

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5953-5954)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4060 Related bill Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004
 Bill text 1 version

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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 20, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2454: Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2454/
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"S. 2454: Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-2454/.
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