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

3.0.0 4060 2023-01-15T10:47:57Z 2023-01-15T10:47:57Z House H HR 2004-03-30 108 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2004-06-02T18:13:44Z hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing hsgo19 Government Efficiency and Financial Management Subcommittee Referred to 2004-04-08T20:15:02Z Discharged from 2004-05-06T21:17:13Z Referred to 2004-03-30T14:01:25Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing Reported by 2004-05-06T21:15:37Z Markup by 2004-03-31T18:57:33Z Referred to 2004-03-30T14:01:20Z H. Rept. 108-481 Peace Corps Volunteers Health, Safety, and Security Act of 2004 108 2454 S 2004-05-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5953-5954) Related bill CRS 2004-06-02 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. IntroReferral 2004-06-01 15:46:37 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2004-06-01 15:46:33 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3557-3559) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2004-06-01 15:46:33 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3557-3559) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2004-06-01 15:29:32 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4060. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2004-06-01 15:29:30 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3557-3561) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2004-06-01 15:29:10 Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2004-05-06 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00273 2004-05-06 Committee on Government Reform discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2004-05-06 Committee on Government Reform discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2004-05-06 House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 6, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2004-05-06 Reported by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-481, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2004-05-06 Reported by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 108-481, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2004-04-08 hsgo19 Government Efficiency and Financial Management Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management. Committee 2004-03-31 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2004-03-31 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2004-03-30 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2004-03-30 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-30 Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2004-03-30 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2004-03-30 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress H001022 Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] HENRY HYDE R IL J. 6 N L000090 Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] TOM LANTOS D CA 12 2004-03-30 True S000522 Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] CHRISTOPHER SMITH R NJ H. 4 2004-03-30 True S000597 Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] NICK SMITH R MI 7 2004-03-30 True B000574 Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] EARL BLUMENAUER D OR 3 2004-04-28 False 2004-04-06T04:00:00Z H.R. 4060, Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/15553 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on March 31, 2004</p> 2004-04-06T04:00:00Z H.R. 4060, Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/15553 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on March 31, 2004 International Affairs AIDS (Disease) Advice and consent of the Senate Africa (Sub-Saharan) Africans Americans in foreign countries Armed Forces and National Security Asia Classified defense information Communicable diseases Computer security measures Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal justice information Dismissal of employees Due process of law Employee benefit plans Employee health benefits Employee selection Executive reorganization Federal employees Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Government contractors Grievance procedures Health Health surveys Human immunodeficiency viruses Identification of criminals Inspectors general Labor and Employment Law Legislation Medical screening Medical tests Occupational health and safety Ombudsman Peace Corps Personnel records Presidential appointments Recruiting of employees Salaries Science, Technology, Communications Security clearances Social Welfare Surveys Term limits Volunteer workers Western Hemisphere World health International Affairs

00 2004-03-30 Introduced in House 2004-06-16T19:20:26Z Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers 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.

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28 2004-05-06 Reported to House without amendment, Part I 2006-10-26T14:36:56Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) 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 current or former 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.

States that the Ombudsman shall: (1) administer current and former employee complaints; (2) be prohibited from involvement in matters subject to ongoing adjudication, litigation, or investigation; and (3) report semiannually to the Director of the Peace Corps, the Chair of the Peace Corps National Advisory Council, and Congress regarding such duties.

(Sec. 3) Establishes the Office of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, which shall headed by the Associate Director of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps. States that the Office shall be responsible for safety and security activities of the Peace Corps, including background checks, volunteer, staff, and facilities safety, and information technology security.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Associate Director of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps should assign a Peace Corps country security coordinator for each country where the Peace Corps has a volunteer program; and (2) each country security coordinator should be under the supervision of the appropriate Peace Corps country director, should report directly to the Associate Director of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, and should be a United States citizen who has access to information, including classified information, relating to possible threats against Peace Corps volunteers.

(Sec. 4) Requires specified reports respecting Peace Corps: (1) medical services; (2) volunteer assignment; and (2) employment duration.

(Sec. 6) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for the appointment of an Office of Inspector General for the Peace Corps.

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81 2004-06-01 Passed House without amendment 2004-06-15T19:17:48Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 4) Requires specified reports respecting Peace Corps: (1) medical services; (2) volunteer assignment; and (2) employment duration.

(Sec. 6) Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for the appointment of an Office of Inspector General for the Peace Corps.

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Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 Display Title Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 Official Title as Introduced To amend the Peace Corps Act to establish an Ombudsman and an Office of Safety and Security of the Peace Corps, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Passed House Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 H House Short Titles as Introduced Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 Short Titles as Reported to House Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004 H House Referred in Senate 2004-06-02T04:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2004-06-01T04:00:00Z Reported in House 2004-05-06T04:00:00Z Introduced in House 2004-03-30T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-108hr4060ih/xml/BILLS-108hr4060ih.xml 2004-06-02 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.