http:https://www.congressweb.com/NPCA Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:43:34 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. After several delays, <strong>the House now appears poised to take up this legislation this week on Wednesday or Thursday.</strong>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>On June 23, the House Rules Committee advanced the bill for final House action, including the consideration of 29 amendments.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>One of those amendments, proposed by Representative Scott Perry (R-PA) would eliminate all funding for the Peace Corps for the fiscal year that begins this October.</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Please continue writing to your House Rep and urge them to oppose this amendment.</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