http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:54:53 GMT 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 recognize the nearly 250,000 individuals who served our nation since 1961 (and the Peace Corps) 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><strong>In the House of Representatives, Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and John Rutherford (R-FL) have introduced this legislation (H.R. 5521). We hope similar legislation in the Senate will be introduced soon.</strong></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