,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ddff ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bc1 #bjbb,mr4 ,menendez 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,risch1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 and ,mr4 ,portman7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,peace ,corps ,act by reauthorizing the ,peace ,corps1 providing better support for current1 returning1 and former volunteers1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,funding for the ,peace ,corps2 ,integration of information age volunteer opportunities4,sec4 #c4 ,readjustment allowances for volunteers and volunteer leaders4,sec4 #d4 ,restoration of volunteer opportunities for major disruptions to volunteer service4,sec4 #e4 ,health care continuation for ,peace ,corps volunteers4,sec4 #f4 ,access to antimalarial drugs and hygiene products for ,peace ,corps volunteers4,sec4 #g4 ,codification of certain ,executive orders relating to existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers and extension of the period of such status4,sec4 #h4 ,extension of period of existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers4,sec4 #i4 ,protection of ,peace ,corps volunteers against reprisal or retaliation4,sec4 #aj4 ,peace ,corps ,national ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #aa4 ,memorandum of ,agreement with ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #ab4 ,clarification regarding eligibility of ,united ,states nationals4,sec4 #ac4 ,workers compensation for ,peace ,corps volunteers4,sec4 #ad4 ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #ae4 ,suspension without pay4,sec4 #af4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 #b4 ,funding for the ,peace ,corps2 ,integration of information age volunteer opportunities ,section #c of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,there is authorized to be appropriated #daj1ejj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this ,act4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking that fiscal year and the subsequent fiscal year and inserting obligation until the last day of the subsequent fiscal year2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7e74 #c4 ,readjustment allowances for volunteers and volunteer leaders ,section #e of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking insure their health and inserting ensure their safety1 their health1 and2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #abe and inserting #cge2 7,b7 by striking his each place such term appears and inserting the volunteer's2 and 7,c7 by striking he and inserting the volunteer2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d71 as redesignated1 the following3 7e7 ,the ,director shall consult with heath experts outside of the ,peace ,corps1 including experts licensed in the field of mental health1 and follow guidance by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention regarding the prescription of medications to volunteers4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking he and inserting the ,president2 7#f7 in subsection 7n77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7e7 each place such term appears and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by striking he and inserting the ,president2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7o71 by striking his each place such term appears and inserting the volunteer's4 #d4 ,restoration of volunteer opportunities for major disruptions to volunteer service 7a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd71 as amended by section #c of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,disruption of service protocols 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish processes for the safe return to service of returning ,peace ,corps volunteers whose service is interrupted due to mandatory evacuations of volunteers due to catastrophic events or global emergencies of unknowable duration1 which processes shall include-- 7,a7 the establishment of monitoring and communications systems1 protocols1 safety measures1 policies1 and metrics for determining the appropriate approaches for restoring volunteer opportunities for evacuated return volunteers whose service is interrupted by a catastrophic event or global emergency2 and 7,b7 streamlining1 to the fullest extent practicable1 application requirements for the return to service of such volunteers4 7#b7 ,return to service ,beginning on the date on which any volunteer described in paragraph 7#a7 returns to service1 the ,director shall strive to afford evacuated volunteers1 to the fullest extent practicable1 the opportunity-- 7,a7 to return to their previous country of service1 except for ,peace ,corps missions in ,china2 and 7,b7 to continue their service in the most needed sectors within the country in which they had been serving immediately before their evacuation due to a catastrophic event or global emergency1 except for ,peace ,corps missions in ,china4 7r7 ,suspension of payments and accrual of interest on ,federal loans during service 7#a7 ,in general ,if a volunteer received a ,federal loan held by the ,department of ,education under part ,b or ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga et seq4 and #ajhg;a et seq47 before commencing service in the ,peace ,corps-- 7,a7 all payments due for such loans shall be suspended2 and 7,b7 interest shall not accrue on such loan for the duration of such service4 7#b7 ,deferment or forbearance ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,secretary of ,education shall deem each month for which a loan payment was-- 7,a7 suspended under this section2 or 7,b7 subject to a deferment or forbearance under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 as if the borrower of the loan had made a payment for the purpose of any loan forgiveness program or loan rehabilitation program authorized under part ,b or ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga et seq4 and #ajhg;a et seq47 for which the borrower would have otherwise qualified4 4 7b7 ,medical personnel ,section #e;,a7b7 of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd;a7b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 mental health professionals after medical officers4 7c7 ,volunteer leaders ,section #f of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #abe and inserting #cge2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking he and inserting the ,president4 #e4 ,health care continuation for ,peace ,corps volunteers ,section #e7;d7 of the ,peace ,corps ,act1 as redesignated by section #c7c7 of this ,act1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 7#a7 ,volunteers shall receive such health care during their service as the ,director considers necessary or appropriate1 including1 if necessary1 services under section #h;,b4 7#b7 ,applicants for enrollment shall receive such health examinations preparatory to their service1 and applicants for enrollment who have accepted an invitation to begin a period of training under section #h7;a7 shall receive1 preparatory to their service1 such immunization1 dental care1 and information regarding prescription options and potential interactions1 as may be necessary and appropriate and in accordance with subsection 7,f74 7#c7 ,returned volunteers shall receive the health examinations described in paragraph 7#b7 during the #f-month period immediately following the termination of their service1 including services provided in accordance with section #h;,b 7except that the #f-month limitation shall not apply in the case of such services71 as the ,director determines necessary or appropriate4 7#d7 ,subject to such conditions as the ,director may prescribe1 the health care described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 for serving volunteers1 applicants for enrollment1 or returned volunteers may be provided in any facility of any agency of the ,united ,states ,government1 and in such cases the amount expended for maintaining and operating such facility shall be reimbursed from appropriations available under this ,act4 ,health care may not be provided under this subsection in a manner that is inconsistent with the ,assisted ,suicide ,funding ,restriction ,act of #aiig 7,public ,law #aje-ab74 7#e7 ,returned volunteers1 including those whose period of service is subject to early termination as the result of an emergency1 shall receive1 upon termination of their service with the ,peace ,corps1 #fj days of short term non-service-related health insurance for transition and travel1 during which they will be-- 7,a7 given an opportunity to extend such transitional health insurance for #a additional month1 at their expense2 and 7,b7 advised to obtain health insurance coverage through a qualified health plan 7as defined in section #acja of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjba774 7#f7 ,not later than #cj days before the date on which the period of service of a volunteer terminates1 or #cj days after such termination date if such termination is the result of an emergency1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall provide detailed information to such volunteer regarding options for health care after termination other than health care provided by the ,peace ,corps1 including information regarding-- 7,a7 how to find additional1 detailed information1 including information regarding-- 7i7 the application process and eligibility requirements for medical assistance through a ,state ,medicaid plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 or under a waiver of such plan2 and 7ii7 health care navigators or health care option identification services available through the public and private sectors2 7,b7 the qualified health plans 7as defined in section #acja7;a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjba7;a777 offered through an ,exchange established under title ,i of such ,act1 including the enrollment periods for enrolling such plans2 and 7,c7 if such volunteer is #be years of age or younger1 the eligibility of such volunteer to enroll as a dependent child in a group health plan or health insurance coverage in which the parent of such volunteer is enrolled in such plan or coverage offers such dependent coverage4 7#g7 ,paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 shall apply to volunteers whose periods of service are subject to early termination4 4 #f4 ,access to antimalarial drugs and hygiene products for ,peace ,corps volunteers ,section #e;,a of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,antimalarial drugs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall consult with experts at the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention regarding recommendations for prescribing malaria prophylaxis1 in order to provide the best standard of care within the context of the ,peace ,corps environment4 7#b7 ,certain training ,the ,director shall ensure that each ,peace ,corps medical officer serving in a malaria-endemic country receives training in the recognition of the side effects of such medications4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,director shall consult with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs regarding the policy of using mefloquine in the field as an antimalarial prophylactic4 7d7 ,access to hygiene products ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb1 the ,director shall establish a comprehensive policy to ensure ,peace ,corps volunteers who require hygiene products are able to access such products4 4 #g4 ,codification of certain ,executive orders relating to existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers and extension of the period of such status ,the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #e;,a the following3 #e;,b4 ,codification of ,executive orders relating to noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note2 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb1 shall remain in effect and have the full force and effect of law4 7b7 ,period of eligibility 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,executive agency the term ,executive agency-- 7i7 has the meaning given such term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 includes the ,united ,states ,postal ,service and the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7iii7 does not include the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7,b7 ,hiring freeze ,the term hiring freeze means any memorandum1 ,executive order1 or other action by the ,president that prohibits an ,executive agency from filling vacant ,federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions4 7#b7 ,in general ,the period of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the civil service provided to an individual under subsection 7a71 including any individual who is so eligible on the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb1 shall be extended by the total number of days1 during such period1 that-- 7,a7 a hiring freeze for civilian employees of the executive branch is in effect by order of the ,president with respect to any ,executive agency at which the individual has applied for employment2 7,b7 there is a lapse in appropriations with respect to any ,executive agency at which the individual has applied for employment2 or 7,c7 the individual is receiving disability compensation under section #hadb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 based on the individual's service as a ,peace ,corp volunteer1 retroactive to the date the individual applied for such compensation4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the period of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment status to the civil service under subsection 7a7 shall apply to a ,peace ,corps volunteer-- 7,a7 whose service ended involuntarily as a result of a suspension of volunteer operations by the ,director1 but may not last longer than #a year after the date on which such service ended involuntarily2 or 7,b7 who re-enrolls as a volunteer in the ,peace ,corps after completion of a term of service4 4 #h4 ,extension of period of existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers ,the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #e;,b1 as added by section #g of this ,act1 the following3 #e;,c4 ,extension of period of existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers 7a7 ,in general ,subject to section #e;,b1 ,executive ,order #aaajc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd note2 relating to ,providing for the ,appointment of ,former ,peace ,corps ,volunteers to the ,civilian ,career ,services71 as amended by ,executive ,order #abajg 7#dd ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajee2 relating to the ,civil ,service ,commission and ,labor-,management in the ,federal ,service71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb1 shall remain in effect and have the full force and effect of law4 7b7 ,noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status ,subject to subsection 7d71 any volunteer whose ,peace ,corps service was terminated after ,april #a1 #bjbj1 and who has been certified by the ,director as having satisfactorily completed a full term of service1 may be appointed to a position in any ,united ,states department1 agency1 or establishment in the competitive service under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 without competitive examination1 in accordance with such regulations and conditions as may be prescribed by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7c7 ,extension ,the appointing authority may extend the noncompetitive appointment eligibility under subsection 7b7 to not more than #b years after a volunteer's separation from the ,peace ,corps if the volunteer1 following such service1 was engaged in-- 7#a7 military service2 7#b7 the pursuit of studies at a recognized institution of higher learning2 or 7#c7 other activities which1 in the view of the appointing authority1 warrant an extension of such eligibility4 7d7 ,exception ,the appointing authority may not extend the noncompetitive appointment eligibility under subsection 7b7 to any volunteer who chooses to be subject to early termination4 4 #i4 ,protection of ,peace ,corps volunteers against reprisal or retaliation ,section #h;,g of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg;g7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,prohibition against reprisal or retaliation 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered official or office ,the term covered official or office means-- 7i7 any ,peace ,corps employee1 including an employee of the ,office of ,inspector ,general2 7ii7 a ,member of ,congress or a designated representative of a committee of ,congress2 7iii7 an ,inspector ,general 7other than the ,inspector ,general for the ,peace ,corps72 7iv7 the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7v7 any authorized official of the ,department of ,justice or other ,federal law enforcement agency2 and 7vi7 a ,united ,states court1 including any ,federal grand jury4 7,b7 ,relief ,the term relief includes all affirmative relief necessary to make a volunteer whole1 including monetary compensation1 equitable relief1 compensatory damages1 and attorney fees and costs4 7,c7 ,reprisal or retaliation ,the term reprisal or retaliation means taking1 threatening to take1 or initiating adverse administrative action against a volunteer because the volunteer made a report described in subsection 7a7 or otherwise disclosed to a covered official or office any information pertaining to waste1 fraud1 abuse of authority1 misconduct1 mismanagement1 violations of law1 or a significant threat to health and safety1 if the activity or occurrence complained of is based upon the reasonable belief of the volunteer4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall take all reasonable measures1 including through the development and implementation of a comprehensive policy1 to prevent and address reprisal or retaliation against a volunteer by any ,peace ,corps officer or employee1 or any other person with supervisory authority over the volunteer during the volunteer's period of service4 7#c7 ,reporting and investigation2 relief 7,a7 ,in general ,a volunteer may report a complaint or allegation of reprisal or retaliation-- 7i7 directly to the ,inspector ,general of the ,peace ,corps1 who may conduct such investigations and make such recommendations with respect to the complaint or allegation as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 through other channels provided by the ,peace ,corps1 including through the process for confidential reporting implemented pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,relief ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps-- 7i7 may order any relief for an affirmative finding of a proposed or final resolution of a complaint or allegation of reprisal or retaliation in accordance with policies1 rules1 and procedures of the ,peace ,corps2 and 7ii7 shall ensure that such relief is promptly provided to the volunteer4 7#d7 ,appeal 7,a7 ,in general ,a volunteer may submit an appeal to the ,director of the ,peace ,corps of any proposed or final resolution of a complaint or allegation of reprisal or retaliation4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect any other right of recourse a volunteer may have under any other provision of law4 7#e7 ,notification of rights and remedies ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall ensure that volunteers are informed in writing of the rights and remedies provided under this section4 7#f7 ,dispute mediation ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall offer the opportunity for volunteers to resolve disputes concerning a complaint or allegation of reprisal or retaliation through mediation in accordance with procedures developed by the ,peace ,corps4 7#g7 ,volunteer cooperation ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps may take such disciplinary or other administration action1 including termination of service1 with respect to a volunteer who unreasonably refuses to cooperate with an investigation into a compliant or allegation of reprisal or retaliation conducted by the ,inspector ,general of the ,peace ,corps4 4 #aj4 ,peace ,corps ,national ,advisory ,council ,section #ab of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7subject to subsection 7d77#a77 conduct on-site inspections1 and make examinations1 of the activities of the ,peace ,corps in the ,united ,states and in other countries in order to2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 make recommendations for utilizing the expertise of returned ,peace ,corps volunteers in fulfilling the goals of the ,peace ,corps2 7,e7 make recommendations on strengthening diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility principles in the workforce and daily work of the ,peace ,corps1 including by-- 7i7 increasing the recruitment of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and better supporting such volunteers during their training and enrollment in the ,peace ,corps2 7ii7 increasing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce through data collection1 anti-harassment and anti-discrimination measures1 recruitment1 retention1 professional development1 and promotion and leadership initiatives that also consider the work and roles of contractors2 7iii7 ensuring that advisory committees and boards represent the diversity of the agency2 and 7iv7 increasing opportunities in operations1 programming1 and procurement through work with partners and communities that are underrepresented or traditionally marginalized2 7,f7 make recommendations to reduce any financial barriers to application1 training1 or enrollment in the ,peace ,corps1 including medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,council shall be composed of #g members who are ,united ,states citizens and are not being paid as officers or employees of the ,peace ,corps or of any other ,united ,states ,government entity4 7,b7 ,of the #g members of the ,council-- 7i7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,president2 7ii7 #c members shall be appointed by the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 of which-- 7,i7 #b members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the ,senate of the political party that is not the political party of the ,president2 7,,ii7 #a member shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the ,senate of the political party of the ,president2 and 7,,iii7 at least #b members shall be former ,peace ,corps volunteers2 and 7iii7 #c members shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 of which-- 7,i7 #b members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the ,house of ,representatives of the political party that is not the political party of the ,president2 7,,ii7 #a member shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the ,house of ,representatives of the political party of the ,president2 and 7,,iii7 at least #b members shall be former ,peace ,corps volunteers4 7,c7 ,council members shall be appointed to #b-year terms4 ,no member of the ,council may serve for more than #b consecutive #b-year terms4 7,d7 ,not later than #cj days after any vacancy occurs on the ,council1 the ,director shall appoint an individual to fill such vacancy4 ,any ,council member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed-- 7i7 shall be appointed for the remainder of such term2 and 7ii7 may only serve on the ,council for #a additional #b-year term4 7,e7 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 ,council members shall not be subject to laws relating to ,federal employment1 including laws relating to hours of work1 rates of compensation1 leave1 unemployment compensation1 and ,federal employee benefits4 7ii7 ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 ,council members shall be deemed to be ,federal employees for purposes of-- 7,i7 chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to compensation for work-related injuries72 7,,ii7 chapter #aa of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to conflicts of interest72 7,,iii7 chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to tort claims72 and 7,,iv7 section #cgba of title #ca 7relating to claims for damage to1 or loss of1 personal property incident to service74 7,f7 ,council members shall serve at the pleasure of the ,director4 ,the ,council may remove a member from the ,council by a vote of #e members if the ,council determines that such member-- 7i7 committed malfeasance in office2 7ii7 persistently neglected1 or was unable to successfully discharge1 his or her duties on the ,council2 or 7iii7 committed an offense involving moral turpitude4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking and at its first regular meeting in each calendar year thereafter and inserting at its first meeting each subsequent calendar year2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,chair and ,vice ,chair shall each serve in such capacity for a period not to exceed #b years4 ,the ,director may renew the term of members appointed as ,chair and ,vice ,chair under this subsection42 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,council shall hold #a regular meeting per quarter of each calendar year at a date and time to be determined by the ,chair of the ,council or at the call of the ,director4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,independence of ,inspector ,general ,none of the activities or functions of the ,council authorized under subsection 7b77#b7 may undermine the independence or supersede the duties of the ,inspector ,general of the ,peace ,corps4 4 #aa4 ,memorandum of ,agreement with ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,quinquennial review and update ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and at least once every #e years1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security shall-- 7#a7 review the ,memorandum of ,agreement between the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department of ,state and the ,peace ,corps regarding security support and protection of ,peace ,corps volunteers1 and staff members abroad2 and 7#b7 update such ,memorandum of ,agreement1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,peace ,corps and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,diplomatic ,security shall jointly submit any update to the ,memorandum of ,agreement under subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,timing of notification ,each written notification submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted not later than #cj days before the update referred to in such paragraph takes effect4 #ab4 ,clarification regarding eligibility of ,united ,states nationals ,the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #g7;a77#e7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejf7;a77#e771 by striking ,united ,states citizens each place such term appears and inserting ,united ,states nationals of ,american ,samoa and citizens of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 in section #h7;b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg7;b771 by inserting ,united ,states nationals of ,american ,samoa and after training for2 7#c7 in section #aj7;b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beji7;b771 striking any person not a citizen or resident of the ,united ,states and inserting any person who is not a ,united ,states national of ,american ,samoa nor a citizen or resident of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 in section #ab7;g7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa7;g71 by inserting ,united ,states nationals of ,american ,samoa or after who are4 #ac4 ,workers compensation for ,peace ,corps volunteers ,section #hadb7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 a volunteer injured on or after the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb is deemed to be receiving monthly pay at the rate for ,,gs-#g1 step #e2 7#b7 7,a7 a volunteer or former volunteer whose injury occurred before the date of the enactment of the ,peace ,corps ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbb shall have their disability compensation prospectively adjusted so that they are deemed receiving monthly pay at the rate for ,,gs-#g1 step #e1 unless such adjustment would result in a reduction of compensation payable2 7,b7 benefits paid under section #hacc due to a death occurring before such date of enactment shall be prospectively adjusted to reflect the volunteer's deemed receiving monthly pay at the rate for ,,gs-#g1 step #e2 and 7,c7 nothing in this subsection may be construed to authorize the retroactive adjustment to the rate for ,,gs-#g1 step #e for compensation payable for any period before such date of enactment4 4 #ad4 ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,report and extension of the sexual assault advisory council ,section #h;,d of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,reports ,on an annual basis through the date specified in subsection 7g71 the ,council shall submit a report to the ,director of the ,peace ,corps1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that describes its findings based on the reviews conducted pursuant to subsection 7c7 and includes relevant recommendations4 ,each such report shall be made publicly available4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbg4 #ae4 ,suspension without pay ,section #g of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejf7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,suspension without pay 7#a7 ,the ,peace ,corps may suspend 7without pay7 any employee appointed or assigned under this section if the ,director has determined that the employee engaged in serious misconduct that could impact the efficiency of the service and could lead to removal for cause4 7#b7 ,any employee for whom a suspension without pay is proposed under this subsection shall be entitled to-- 7,a7 written notice stating the specific reasons for such proposed suspension2 7,b7 7i7 up to #ae days to respond orally or in writing to such proposed suspension if the employee is assigned in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 up to #cj days to respond orally or in writing to such proposed suspension if the employee is assigned outside of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 representation by an attorney or other representative1 at the employee's own expense2 7,d7 a written decision1 including the specific reasons for such decision1 as soon as practicable2 7,e7 a process through which the employee may submit an appeal to the ,director of the ,peace ,corps not later than #aj business days after the issuance of a written decision2 and 7,f7 a final decision personally rendered by the ,director of the ,peace ,corps not later than #cj days after the receipt of such appeal4 7#c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a final decision under paragraph 7#b77;,f7 shall be final and not subject to further review4 7#d7 ,if the ,director fails to establish misconduct by an employee under paragraph 7#a7 and no disciplinary action is taken against such employee based upon the alleged grounds for the suspension1 the employee shall be entitled to reinstatement1 back pay1 full benefits1 and reimbursement of attorney fees of up to #bj1jjj4 4 #af4 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by amending section #a to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,peace ,corps ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,,title ,i--,the ,peace ,corps,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,declaration of purpose4,sec4 #b;,a4 ,peace ,corps as an independent agency4,sec4 #c4 ,authorization4,sec4 #d4 ,director of the ,peace ,corps and delegation of functions4,sec4 #e4 ,peace ,corps volunteers4,sec4 #e;,a4 ,health care for volunteers at ,peace ,corps posts4,sec4 #e;,b4 ,codification of ,executive orders relating to noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers4,sec4 #e;,c4 ,extension of period of existing noncompetitive eligibility ,federal hiring status for returning volunteers4,sec4 #f4 ,peace ,corps volunteer leaders4,sec4 #g4 ,peace ,corps employees4,sec4 #h4 ,volunteer training4,sec4 #h;,a4 ,sexual assault risk-reduction and response training4,sec4 #h;,b4 ,sexual assault policy4,sec4 #h;,c4 ,office of ,victim ,advocacy4,sec4 #h;,d4 ,establishment of ,sexual ,assault ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #h;,e4 ,volunteer feedback and ,peace ,corps review4,sec4 #h;,f4 ,establishment of a policy on stalking4,sec4 #h;,g4 ,establishment of a confidentiality protection policy4,sec4 #h;,h4 ,removal and assessment and evaluation4,sec4 #h;,i4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #i4 ,participation of foreign nationals4,sec4 #aj4 ,general powers and authorities4,sec4 #aa4 ,reports4,sec4 #ab4 ,peace ,corps ,national ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #ac4 ,experts and consultants4,sec4 #ad4 ,detail of personnel to foreign governments and international organizations4,sec4 #ae4 ,utilization of funds4,sec4 #af4 ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations ,account4,sec4 #ag4 ,use of foreign currencies4,sec4 #ah4 ,activities promoting ,americans' understanding of other peoples4,sec4 #ai4 ,exclusive right to seal and name4,sec4 #bb4 ,security investigations4,sec4 #bc4 ,universal ,military ,training and ,service ,act4,sec4 #bd4 ,foreign language proficiency4,sec4 #be4 ,nonpartisan appointments4,sec4 #bf4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bg4 ,construction4,sec4 #bh4 ,effective date4,,title ,,ii--,amendment of ,internal ,revenue ,code and ,social ,security ,act,t,i,t,l,e ,,iii--,encouragement of voluntary service programs,sec4 #cja4 2 7#b7 in section #b7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7;a77-- 7,a7 by striking help the peoples and inserting partner with the peoples2 and 7,b7 by striking manpower and inserting individuals2 7#c7 in section #c 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejb7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 by striking disabled people each place such term appears and inserting people with disabilities2 7#d7 in section #d7;b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejc7;b77-- 7,a7 by striking him and inserting the ,president2 7,b7 by striking he and inserting the ,director2 and 7,c7 by striking of his subordinates and all that follows through functions4 and inserting subordinate of the ,director the authority to perform any such function42 7#e7 in section #e 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 3 ,provided1 however1 and all that follows through the amount and inserting 4 ,under such circumstances as the ,president may determine1 the accrued readjustment allowance1 or any part thereof1 may be paid to the volunteer1 members of the volunteer's family1 or others1 during the period of the volunteer's service1 or prior to the volunteer's return to the ,united ,states4 ,in the event of the volunteer's death during the period of his service1 the amount2 7,b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking he may determine and inserting the ,president may determine2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7o7 by striking the date of his departure and all that follows and inserting the date of the volunteer's departure from the volunteer's place of residence to enter training until not later than #c months after the termination of the volunteer's service42 7#f7 in section #f7c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beje7c771 by striking by striking he may determine and inserting the ,president may determine2 7#g7 in section #g 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejf7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by moving paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 #b ems to the left2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated1 by striking in his discretion and inserting in the ,president's discretion2 7#h7 in section #h;,a 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg;a7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking his or her and inserting the volunteer's2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by inserting the before information2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking his or her each place such phrase appears and inserting the volunteer's2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking his or her and inserting the person's2 7#i7 in section #h;,c7a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg;c7a771 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,victims and inserting ,victim2 7#aj7 in section #h;,e 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg;e7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subsection 7c711 and inserting subsection 7c712 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,f71 by striking ,peace ,corp's mission and inserting ,peace ,corps' mission2 7#aa7 in section #i 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejh7-- 7,a7 by striking under which he was admitted or who fails to depart from the ,united ,states at the expiration of the time for which he was admitted and inserting under which such person was admitted or who fails to depart from the ,united ,states at the expiration of the period for which such person was admitted2 and 7,b7 by striking ,act proceedings and inserting ,act4 ,removal proceedings2 7#ab7 in section #aj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beji7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking he may prescribe and inserting the ,president may prescribe2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #cgji of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states1 as amended1 section #cjb of the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi2 and by inserting sections #caja7;a71 #caja7;c71 #cajd1 #cajf1 #ccja7;b77#b71 and #faja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7j71 by striking of this section42 7#ac7 in section #ab7;d77#a77;b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa7;d77#a77;b771 by striking his or her and inserting the member's2 7#ad7 in section #ad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beac7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking his agency and inserting such agency2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking his allowance and inserting the2 and 7ii7 by striking he2 7#ae7 in section #ae 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bead7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking that ,act and inserting that subchapter2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#g71 by striking his designee and inserting the ,director's designee2 7#af7 in section #ai7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beah7;a771 by striking he shall determine and inserting the ,president shall determine2 7#ag7 in section #bc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bebj7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,universal ,military ,training and ,service and inserting ,military ,selective ,service2 and 7,b7 by striking ,universal ,military ,training and ,service ,act and inserting ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq472 7#ah7 in section #bd-- 7,a7 by striking he each place such term appears and inserting the volunteer2 and 7,b7 by striking his and inserting the volunteer's2 7#ai7 in section #bf-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,peace ,corps4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated1 by striking he or she and inserting the medical officer2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated1 by striking #e7m7 and inserting #e7n72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by striking section #e7;f7 and inserting section #e7;e72 and 7#bj7 in section #cja7;a71 by striking manpower each place such term appears and inserting individuals4