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[S. 1280 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        S.1280

                      One Hundred Twelfth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE FIRST SESSION

         Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
            the fifth day of January, two thousand and eleven


                                 An Act


 
 To amend the Peace Corps Act to require sexual assault risk-reduction 
 and response training, the development of a sexual assault policy, the 
 establishment of an Office of Victim Advocacy, the establishment of a 
        Sexual Assault Advisory Council, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
    This Act may be cited as the ``Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer 
Protection Act of 2011''.
SEC. 2. PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER PROTECTION.
    The Peace Corps Act is amended by inserting after section 8 (22 
U.S.C. 2507) the following new sections:


          ``sexual assault risk-reduction and response training

    ``Sec. 8A.  (a) In General.--As part of the training provided to 
all volunteers under section 8(a), the President shall develop and 
implement comprehensive sexual assault risk-reduction and response 
training that, to the extent practicable, conforms to best practices in 
the sexual assault field.
    ``(b) Development and Consultation With Experts.--In developing the 
sexual assault risk-reduction and response training under subsection 
(a), the President shall consult with and incorporate, as appropriate, 
the recommendations and views of experts in the sexual assault field.
    ``(c) Subsequent Training.--Once a volunteer has arrived in his or 
her country of service, the President shall provide the volunteer with 
training tailored to the country of service that includes cultural 
training relating to gender relations, risk-reduction strategies, 
treatment available in such country (including sexual assault forensic 
exams, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV exposure, screening for 
sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy testing), MedEvac 
procedures, and information regarding a victim's right to pursue legal 
action against a perpetrator.
    ``(d) Information Regarding Crimes and Risks.--Each applicant for 
enrollment as a volunteer shall be provided with information regarding 
crimes against and risks to volunteers in the country in which the 
applicant has been invited to serve, including an overview of past 
crimes against volunteers in the country.
    ``(e) Contact Information.--The President shall provide each 
applicant, before the applicant enrolls as a volunteer, with--
        ``(1) the contact information of the Inspector General of the 
    Peace Corps for purposes of reporting sexual assault mismanagement 
    or any other mismanagement, misconduct, wrongdoing, or violations 
    of law or policy whenever it involves a Peace Corps employee, 
    volunteer, contractor, or outside party that receives funds from 
    the Peace Corps;
        ``(2) clear, written guidelines regarding whom to contact, 
    including the direct telephone number for the designated Sexual 
    Assault Response Liaison (SARL) and the Office of Victim Advocacy 
    and what steps to take in the event of a sexual assault or other 
    crime; and
        ``(3) contact information for a 24-hour sexual assault hotline 
    to be established for the purpose of providing volunteers a 
    mechanism to anonymously--
            ``(A) report sexual assault;
            ``(B) receive crisis counseling in the event of a sexual 
        assault; and
            ``(C) seek information about Peace Corps sexual assault 
        reporting and response procedures.
    ``(f) Definitions.--In this section and sections 8B through 8G:
        ``(1) Personally identifying information.--The term `personally 
    identifying information' means individually identifying information 
    for or about a volunteer who is a victim of sexual assault, 
    including information likely to disclose the location of such 
    victim, including the following:
            ``(A) A first and last name.
            ``(B) A home or other physical address.
            ``(C) Contact information (including a postal, email, or 
        Internet protocol address, or telephone or facsimile number).
            ``(D) A social security number.
            ``(E) Any other information, including date of birth, 
        racial or ethnic background, or religious affiliation, that, in 
        combination with information described in subparagraphs (A) 
        through (D), would serve to identify the victim.
        ``(2) Restricted reporting.--
            ``(A) In general.--The term `restricted reporting' means a 
        system of reporting that allows a volunteer who is sexually 
        assaulted to confidentially disclose the details of his or her 
        assault to specified individuals and receive the services 
        outlined in section 8B(c) without the dissemination of his or 
        her personally identifying information except as necessary for 
        the provision of such services, and without automatically 
        triggering an official investigative process.
            ``(B) Exceptions.--In cases in which volunteers elect 
        restricted reporting, disclosure of their personally 
        identifying information is authorized to the following persons 
        or organizations when disclosure would be for the following 
        reasons:
                ``(i) Peace Corps staff or law enforcement when 
            authorized by the victim in writing.
                ``(ii) Peace Corps staff or law enforcement to prevent 
            or lessen a serious or imminent threat to the health or 
            safety of the victim or another person.
                ``(iii) SARLs, victim advocates or healthcare providers 
            when required for the provision of victim services.
                ``(iv) State and Federal courts when ordered, or if 
            disclosure is required by Federal or State statute.
            ``(C) Notice of disclosure and privacy protection.--In 
        cases in which information is disclosed pursuant to 
        subparagraph (B), the President shall--
                ``(i) make reasonable attempts to provide notice to the 
            volunteer with respect to whom such information is being 
            released; and
                ``(ii) take such action as is necessary to protect the 
            privacy and safety of the volunteer.
        ``(3) Sexual assault.--The term `sexual assault' means any 
    conduct prescribed by chapter 109A of title 18, United States Code, 
    whether or not the conduct occurs in the special maritime and 
    territorial jurisdiction of the United States, and includes both 
    assaults committed by offenders who are strangers to the victim and 
    assaults committed by offenders who are known or related by blood 
    or marriage to the victim.
        ``(4) Stalking.--The term `stalking' means engaging in a course 
    of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a 
    reasonable person to--
            ``(A) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; 
        or
            ``(B) suffer substantial emotional distress.


                         ``sexual assault policy

    ``Sec. 8B.  (a) In General.--The President shall develop and 
implement a comprehensive sexual assault policy that--
        ``(1) includes a system for restricted and unrestricted 
    reporting of sexual assault;
        ``(2) mandates, for each Peace Corps country program, the 
    designation of a Sexual Assault Response Liaison (SARL), who shall 
    receive comprehensive training on procedures to respond to reports 
    of sexual assault, with duties including ensuring that volunteers 
    who are victims of sexual assault are moved to a safe environment 
    and accompanying victims through the in-country response at the 
    request of the victim;
        ``(3) requires SARLs to immediately contact a Victim Advocate 
    upon receiving a report of sexual assault in accordance with the 
    restricted and unrestricted reporting guidelines promulgated by the 
    Peace Corps;
        ``(4) to the extent practicable, conforms to best practices in 
    the sexual assault field;
        ``(5) is applicable to all posts at which volunteers serve; and
        ``(6) includes a guarantee that volunteers will not suffer loss 
    of living allowances for reporting a sexual assault.
    ``(b) Development and Consultation With Experts.--In developing the 
sexual assault policy under subsection (a), the President shall consult 
with and incorporate, as appropriate, the recommendations and views of 
experts in the sexual assault field, including experts with 
international experience.
    ``(c) Elements.--The sexual assault policy developed under 
subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following services with 
respect to a volunteer who has been a victim of sexual assault:
        ``(1) The option of pursuing either restricted or unrestricted 
    reporting of an assault.
        ``(2) Provision of a SARL and Victim's Advocate to the 
    volunteer.
        ``(3) At a volunteer's discretion, provision of a sexual 
    assault forensic exam in accordance with applicable host country 
    law.
        ``(4) If necessary, the provision of emergency health care, 
    including a mechanism for such volunteer to evaluate such provider.
        ``(5) If necessary, the provision of counseling and psychiatric 
    medication.
        ``(6) Completion of a safety and treatment plan with the 
    volunteer, if necessary.
        ``(7) Evacuation of such volunteer for medical treatment, 
    accompanied by a Peace Corps staffer at the request of such 
    volunteer. When evacuated to the United States, such volunteer 
    shall be provided, to the extent practicable, a choice of medical 
    providers including a mechanism for such volunteers to evaluate the 
    provider.
        ``(8) An explanation to the volunteer of available law 
    enforcement and prosecutorial options, and legal representation.
    ``(d) Training.--The President shall train all staff outside the 
United States regarding the sexual assault policy developed under 
subsection (a).


                       ``office of victim advocacy

    ``Sec. 8C.  (a) Establishment of Office of Victims Advocacy.--
        ``(1) In general.--The President shall establish an Office of 
    Victim Advocacy in Peace Corps headquarters headed by a full-time 
    victim advocate who shall report directly to the Director. The 
    Office of Victim Advocacy may deploy personnel abroad when 
    necessary to help assist victims.
        ``(2) Prohibition.--Peace Corps Medical Officers, Safety and 
    Security Officers, and program staff may not serve as victim 
    advocates. The victim advocate referred to in paragraph (1) may not 
    have any other duties in the Peace Corps that are not reasonably 
    connected to victim advocacy.
        ``(3) Exemption.--The victim advocate and any additional victim 
    advocates shall be exempt from the limitations specified in 
    subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) and paragraph (5) under 
    section 7(a) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2506(a)).
    ``(b) Responsibilities.--
        ``(1) Victims of sexual assault.--The Office of Victim Advocacy 
    shall help develop and update the sexual assault risk-reduction and 
    response training described in section 8A and the sexual assault 
    policy described in section 8B, ensure that volunteers who are 
    victims of sexual assault receive services specified in section 
    8B(c), and facilitate their access to such services.
        ``(2) Other crimes.--In addition to assisting victims of sexual 
    assault in accordance with paragraph (1), the Office of Victim 
    Advocacy shall assist volunteers who are victims of crime by making 
    such victims aware of the services available to them and 
    facilitating their access to such services.
        ``(3) Priority.--The Office of Victim Advocacy shall give 
    priority to cases involving serious crimes, including sexual 
    assault and stalking.
    ``(c) Status Updates.--The Office of Victim Advocacy shall provide 
to volunteers who are victims regular updates on the status of their 
cases if such volunteers have opted to pursue prosecution.
    ``(d) Transition.--The Office of Victim Advocacy shall assist 
volunteers who are victims of crime and whose service has terminated in 
receiving the services specified in section 8B(c) requested by such 
volunteer.
    ``(e) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on October 
1, 2018.


            ``establishment of sexual assault advisory council

    ``Sec. 8D.  (a) Establishment.--There is established a Sexual 
Assault Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the 
`Council').
    ``(b) Membership.--The Council shall be composed of not less than 8 
individuals selected by the President, not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this section, who are returned volunteers 
(including volunteers who were victims of sexual assault and volunteers 
who were not victims of sexual assault) and governmental and 
nongovernmental experts and professionals in the sexual assault field. 
No Peace Corps employee shall be a member of the Council. The number of 
governmental experts appointed to the Council shall not exceed the 
number of nongovernmental experts.
    ``(c) Functions; Meetings.--The Council shall meet not less often 
than annually to review the sexual assault risk-reduction and response 
training developed under section 8A, the sexual assault policy 
developed under section 8B, and such other matters related to sexual 
assault the Council views as appropriate, to ensure that such training 
and policy conform to the extent practicable to best practices in the 
sexual assault field.
    ``(d) Reports.--On an annual basis for 5 years after the date of 
the enactment of this section and at the discretion of the Council 
thereafter, the Council shall submit to the President and the Committee 
on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate 
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on its findings 
based on the reviews conducted pursuant to subsection (c).
    ``(e) Employee Status.--Members of the Council shall not be 
considered employees of the United States Government for any purpose 
and shall not receive compensation other than reimbursement of travel 
expenses and per diem allowance in accordance with section 5703 of 
title 5, United States Code.
    ``(f) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Council.
    ``(g) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on October 
1, 2018.


               ``volunteer feedback and peace corps review

    ``Sec. 8E.  (a) Monitoring and Evaluation.--Not later than 1 year 
after the date of the enactment of this section, the President shall 
establish goals, metrics, and monitoring and evaluation plans for all 
Peace Corps programs. Monitoring and evaluation plans shall incorporate 
best practices from monitoring and evaluation studies and analyses.
    ``(b) Performance Plans and Elements.--The President shall 
establish performance plans with performance elements and standards for 
Peace Corps representatives and shall review the performance of Peace 
Corps representatives not less than annually to determine whether they 
have met these performance elements and standards. Nothing in this 
subsection shall be construed as limiting the discretion of the 
President to remove a Peace Corps representative.
    ``(c) Annual Volunteer Surveys.--Annually through September 30, 
2018, the President shall conduct a confidential survey of volunteers 
regarding the effectiveness of Peace Corps programs and staff and the 
safety of volunteers. The results shall be provided in aggregate form 
without identifying information to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives. Results from the annual volunteer survey shall be 
considered in reviewing the performance of Peace Corps representatives 
under subsection (a).
    ``(d) Peace Corps Inspector General.--The Inspector General of the 
Peace Corps shall--
        ``(1) submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the 
    Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on 
    Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
    Representatives--
            ``(A) a report, not later than one year after the date of 
        the enactment of this section, and biennially through September 
        30, 2018, on reports received from volunteers relating to 
        misconduct, mismanagement, or policy violations of Peace Corps 
        staff, any breaches of the confidentiality of volunteers, and 
        any actions taken to assure the safety of volunteers who 
        provide such reports;
            ``(B) a report, not later than two years and five years 
        after the date of the enactment of this section, evaluating the 
        effectiveness and implementation of the sexual assault risk-
        reduction and response training developed under section 8A and 
        the sexual assault policy developed under section 8B, including 
        a case review of a statistically significant number of cases; 
        and
            ``(C) a report, not later than two years after the date of 
        the enactment of this section, describing how Peace Corps 
        representatives are hired, how Peace Corps representatives are 
        terminated, and how Peace Corps representatives hire staff, 
        including an assessment of the implementation of the 
        performance plans described in subsection (b); and
        ``(2) when conducting audits or evaluations of Peace Corps 
    programs overseas, notify the Director of the Peace Corps about the 
    results of such evaluations, including concerns the Inspector 
    General has noted, if any, about the performance of Peace Corps 
    representatives, for appropriate action.
    ``(e) Portfolio Reviews.--
        ``(1) In general.--The President shall, at least once every 3 
    years, perform a review to evaluate the allocation and delivery of 
    resources across the countries the Peace Corps serves or is 
    considering for service. Such portfolio reviews shall at a minimum 
    include the following with respect to each such country:
            ``(A) An evaluation of the country's commitment to the 
        Peace Corps program.
            ``(B) An analysis of the safety and security of volunteers.
            ``(C) An evaluation of the country's need for assistance.
            ``(D) An analysis of country program costs.
            ``(E) An evaluation of the effectiveness of management of 
        each post within a country.
            ``(F) An evaluation of the country's congruence with the 
        Peace Corp's mission and strategic priorities.
        ``(2) Briefing.--Upon request of the Chairman and Ranking 
    Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate or the 
    Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the 
    President shall brief such committees on each portfolio review 
    required under paragraph (1). If requested, each such briefing 
    shall discuss performance measures and sources of data used (such 
    as project status reports, volunteer surveys, impact studies, 
    reports of Inspector General of the Peace Corps, and any relevant 
    external sources) in making the findings and conclusions in such 
    review.


                 ``establishment of a policy on stalking

    ``Sec. 8F.  (a) In General.--The President shall develop and 
implement a comprehensive policy on stalking that--
        ``(1) requires an immediate, effective, and thorough response 
    from the Peace Corps upon receipt of a report of stalking;
        ``(2) provides, during training, all Peace Corps volunteers 
    with a point of contact for the reporting of stalking; and
        ``(3) protects the confidentiality of volunteers who report 
    stalking to the maximum extent practicable.
    ``(b) Development and Consultation With Experts.--In developing the 
stalking policy under subsection (a), the President shall consult with 
and incorporate, as appropriate, the recommendations and views of those 
with expertise regarding the crime of stalking.
    ``(c) Training of In-country Staff.--The President shall provide 
for the training of all in-country staff regarding the stalking policy 
developed under subsection (a).


          ``establishment of a confidentiality protection policy

    ``Sec. 8G.  (a) In General.--The President shall establish and 
maintain a process to allow volunteers to report incidents of 
misconduct or mismanagement, or violations of any policy, of the Peace 
Corps in order to protect the confidentiality and safety of such 
volunteers and of the information reported, and to ensure that such 
information is acted on appropriately. This process shall conform to 
existing best practices regarding confidentiality.
    ``(b) Guidance.--The President shall provide additional training to 
officers and employees of the Peace Corps who have access to 
information reported by volunteers under subsection (a) in order to 
protect against the inappropriate disclosures of such information and 
ensure the safety of such volunteers.
    ``(c) Penalty.--Any Peace Corps volunteer or staff member who is 
responsible for maintaining confidentiality under subsection (a) and 
who breaches such duty shall be subject to disciplinary action, 
including termination, and in the case of a staff member, ineligibility 
for re-employment with the Peace Corps.


                 ``removal and assessment and evaluation

    ``Sec. 8H.  (a) In General.--If a volunteer requests removal from 
the site in which such volunteer is serving because the volunteer feels 
at risk of imminent bodily harm, the President shall, as expeditiously 
as practical after receiving such request, remove the volunteer from 
the site. If the President receives such a request, the President shall 
assess and evaluate the safety of such site and may not assign another 
volunteer to the site until such time as the assessment and evaluation 
is complete and the site has been determined to be safe. Volunteers may 
remain at a site during the assessment and evaluation.
    ``(b) Determination of Site as Unsafe.--If the President determines 
that a site is unsafe for any remaining volunteers at the site, the 
President shall, as expeditiously as practical, remove all volunteers 
from the site.
    ``(c) Tracking and Recording.--The President shall establish a 
global tracking and recording system to track and record incidents of 
crimes against volunteers.


                         ``reporting requirements

    ``Sec. 8I.  (a) In General.--The President shall annually through 
September 30, 2018, submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives a report summarizing information on--
    ``(1) sexual assault of volunteers;
    ``(2) other crimes against volunteers;
    ``(3) the number of arrests, prosecutions, and incarcerations for 
crimes involving Peace Corps volunteers for every country in which 
volunteers serve; and
    ``(4) the annual rate of early termination of volunteers, including 
demographic data associated with such early termination.
    ``(b) GAO.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment 
of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on 
Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a 
report evaluating the quality and accessibility of health care provided 
through the Department of Labor to returned volunteers upon their 
separation from the Peace Corps.
    ``(c) Access to Communications.--
        ``(1) In general.--The President shall determine the level of 
    access to communication, including cellular and Internet access, of 
    each volunteer.
        ``(2) Report.--Not later than six months after the date of the 
    enactment of this section, the President shall submit to the 
    Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations 
    of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the 
    Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a 
    report on the costs, feasibility, and benefits of providing all 
    volunteers with access to adequate communication, including 
    cellular service and Internet access.''.
SEC. 3. RETENTION OF COUNSEL FOR CRIME VICTIMS.
    Section 5(l) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2504(l)) is amended 
by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``and counsel 
may be employed and counsel fees, court costs and other expenses may be 
paid in the support of volunteers who are parties, complaining 
witnesses, or otherwise participating in the prosecution of crimes 
committed against such volunteers''.
SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON STAFFING OF OFFICE OF VICTIM ADVOCACY.
    It is the sense of Congress that--
        (1) the Office of Victim Advocacy established under section 8C 
    of the Peace Corps Act, as added by section 2, should provide an 
    adequate number of victim advocates so that each victim of crime 
    receives critical information and support;
        (2) any full-time victim advocates and any additional victim 
    advocates should be credentialed by a national victims assistance 
    body; and
        (3) the training required under section 8A(a) of the Peace 
    Corps Act, as added by section 2, should be credentialed by a 
    national victims assistance body.
SEC. 5. PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS.
    The Peace Corps Act is amended--
        (1) in section 7(a)(3) (22 U.S.C. 2506(a)(3)), by inserting ``, 
    or contracted with for personal services under section 10(a)(5),'' 
    after ``employed, appointed, or assigned under this subsection''; 
    and
        (2) in section 10(a)(5) (22 U.S.C. 2509(a)(5)), by striking 
    ``any purpose'' and inserting ``the purposes of any law 
    administered by the Office of Personnel Management (except that the 
    President may determine the applicability to such individuals of 
    provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et 
    seq.))''.
SEC. 6. INDEPENDENCE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE PEACE CORPS.
    Section 7(a) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2506(a)) is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
        ``(7) The limitations specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
    paragraph (2) and in paragraph (5) shall not apply to--
            ``(A) the Inspector General of the Peace Corps; and
            ``(B) officers and employees of the Office of the Inspector 
        General of the Peace Corps.''.
SEC. 7. CONFORMING SAFETY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT REGARDING PEACE CORPS 
VOLUNTEERS SERVING IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
    (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Peace Corps shall consult 
with the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and enter 
into a memorandum of understanding that specifies the duties and 
obligations of the Peace Corps and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security of 
the Department of State with respect to the protection of Peace Corps 
volunteers and staff members serving in foreign countries, including 
with respect to investigations of safety and security incidents and 
crimes committed against volunteers and staff members.
    (b) Inspector General Review.--
        (1) Review.--The Inspector General of the Peace Corps shall 
    review the memorandum of understanding described in subsection (a) 
    and be afforded the opportunity to recommend changes that advance 
    the safety and security of Peace Corps volunteers before entry into 
    force of the memorandum of understanding.
        (2) Report.--The Director of the Peace Corps shall consider the 
    recommendations of the Inspector General of the Peace Corps 
    regarding the memorandum of understanding described in subsection 
    (a). If the Director enters into the memorandum of understanding 
    without implementing a recommendation of the Inspector General, the 
    Director shall submit to the Inspector General a written 
    explanation relating thereto.
    (c) Failure to Meet Deadline.--
        (1) Requirement to submit report.--If, by the date that is 180 
    days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of 
    the Peace Corps is unable to obtain agreement with the Assistant 
    Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and certification by the 
    Inspector General of the Peace Corps, the Director shall submit to 
    the committees of Congress specified in paragraph (2) a report 
    explaining the reasons for such failure and a certification that 
    substantial steps are being taken to make progress toward 
    agreement.
        (2) Committees of congress specified.--The committees of 
    Congress specified in this paragraph are the Committee on Foreign 
    Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
    House of Representatives.
SEC. 8. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
    (a) Inclusion of Sexual Assault Risk-reduction and Response 
Training.--The Peace Corps Act is amended--
        (1) in section 5(a) (22 U.S.C. 2504(a)), in the second 
    sentence, by inserting ``(including training under section 8A)'' 
    after ``training''; and
        (2) in section 8(a) (22 U.S.C. 2507(a)), in the first sentence, 
    by inserting ``, including training under section 8A,'' after 
    ``training''.
    (b) Certain Services.--Section 5(e) of the Peace Corps Act (22 
U.S.C. 2504(e)) is amended, in the first sentence--
        (1) by inserting ``(including, if necessary, for volunteers and 
    trainees, services under section 8B)'' after ``health care''; and
        (2) by inserting ``including services provided in accordance 
    with section 8B (except that the six-month limitation shall not 
    apply in the case of such services),'' before ``as the President''.
SEC. 9. OFFSET OF COSTS AND PERSONNEL.
    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Direct of the Peace 
Corps shall--
        (1) eliminate such initiatives, positions, and programs within 
    the Peace Corps (other than within the Office of Inspector General) 
    as the Director deems necessary to ensure any and all costs 
    incurred to carry out the provisions of this Act, and the 
    amendments made by this Act, are entirely offset;
        (2) ensure no net increase in personnel are added to carry out 
    the provisions of this Act, with any new full or part time 
    employees or equivalents offset by eliminating an equivalent number 
    of existing staff (other than within the Office of Inspector 
    General);
        (3) report to Congress not later than 60 days after the date of 
    the enactment of this Act the actions taken to ensure compliance 
    with paragraphs (1) and (2), including the specific initiatives, 
    positions, and programs within the Peace Corps that have been 
    eliminated to ensure that the costs of carrying out this Act will 
    be offset; and
        (4) not implement any other provision of this Act (other than 
    paragraphs (1), (2), and (3)) or any amendment made by this Act 
    until the Director has certified that the actions specified in 
    paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) have been completed.

                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.

                            Vice President of the United States and    
                                               President of the Senate.