http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:53:26 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/117 <div>As concerns related to the future of the Peace Corps persist, some very hopeful news emerged with the recent release of additional information about the Trump administration's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request to Congress.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>While many important programs critical to U.S. foreign policy and national service face deep cuts or elimination, the Trump administration is recommending&nbsp;<u>level funding&nbsp;</u>&nbsp;of $430.5 million for the Peace Corps for the fiscal year that begins in October (FY 2026).&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>This is a very important step forward. But it is only one step in the months-long appropriations process.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We need to stay vigilant and engaged to support no less than the president's request of level funding for the Peace Corps.&nbsp;<strong>With this in mind, nearly 170 advocates with National Peace Corps Association were on Capitol Hill on Monday, July 21st.&nbsp;</strong>Please back up their efforts by reaching out to your representatives.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div><strong>This action allows you to edit and personalize your message. We encourage you to take an extra minute or two to write a sentence (or two) about your service, and how the Peace Corps makes our country safer, stronger, and/or more prosperous.</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Please note that available prefix and length of letters to members of Congress are determined by Congress.</em></div> </div> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/117 http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/112 <div>The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States Congress.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Peace Corps will also be marking its 65th anniversary. We believe this is the moment to honor the Peace Corps and the nearly 250,000 individuals who served our nation since 1961 with a Congressional Gold Medal.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Along with honoring service, this action can help reinforce bipartisan congressional support for the Peace Corps during these highly uncertain times for the future of federal agencies and programs.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>If you want more information before taking action, <a href="https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/pursuing-a-congressional-gold-medal-for-peace-corps-volunteers/">follow this link</a>.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <div color:="" new="" times="">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.</div> <div color:="" new="" times="">&nbsp;</div> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><em>Please note that available prefix options for letters to members of Congress are determined and required by legislative offices.</em></p> </div> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA/112