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Week Ending June 4, 2004

HR 4066 Health, Safety, and Security of Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2004.

BRIEF

HR 4006 establishes in the Peace Corps the Office of the Ombudsman of the Peace Corps, which would administer complaints or concerns regarding services or support provided by the Peace Corps to its volunteers. The matters would include safety and security, due process, including processes relating to separation from the Peace Corps, benefits and assistance, medical or other health-related assistance, access to files and records.

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

   Provides for an Inspector General to be appointed and requires specified reports respecting Peace Corps’ medical services, volunteer assignment; and duration of employment.

Sponsor: Representative Henry Hyde (R-IL)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote.

Cost to the taxpayer: Minimal cost for IG office salaries and operations.##All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or distribution without written permission from TheWeekInCongress.com.