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S. 2454 108th Congress Senate

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

Official title: A bill to amend the Peace Corps Act to establish an Ombudsman of the Peace Corps and a Office of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, to establish an indepe… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Peace Corps Act to establish an Ombudsman of the Peace Corps and a Office of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, to establish an independent Inspector General of the Peace Corps, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 20, 2004 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AIDS (Disease)Advice and consent of the SenateAfrica (Sub-Saharan)Africans
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Americans in foreign countriesArmed Forces and National SecurityAsiaClassified defense informationCommunicable diseasesComputer security measuresCongressCongressional reporting requirementsCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal justice informationDismissal of employeesDue process of lawEmployee benefit plansEmployee health benefitsEmployee selectionExecutive reorganizationFederal employeesFederal officialsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsGrievance proceduresHealthHealth surveysHuman immunodeficiency virusesIdentification of criminalsInspectors generalLabor and EmploymentLawLegislationMedical screeningMedical testsOccupational health and safetyOmbudsmanPeace CorpsPersonnel recordsPresidential appointmentsRecruiting of employeesSalariesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecurity clearancesSocial WelfareSurveysTerm limitsVolunteer workersWestern HemisphereWorld health
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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
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 Latest action May 20, 2004

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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