http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:53 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/121 <div>The House of Representatives has before it the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill (H.R. 8595) that funds the State Department and other international program spending, including funding for the Peace Corps. While a vote was originally expected on June 25th, that vote has now been postponed and it is unclear when the bill will come up for consideration.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>On June 23, the Rules Committee advanced the bill for final House action, including the consideration of dozens of amendments.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>One of those amendments (Amendment #137), proposed by Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) would eliminate all funding for the Peace Corps.</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Please write to your House Rep now, and urge them to oppose this amendment. While the date and time for this amendment is now unclear, it is still expected in the future.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>(This action allows you to edit and personalize this message. If you are using this letter writing service for the first time, be aware that the name of your lawmaker, and your name and address, will be automatically added when you send your message)</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Please note that available prefix options for letters to Members of Congress are determined and required by legislative offices.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/121