http:https://www.congressweb.com/npca Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:57:43 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 attempts to advance the legislation to the floor, the House has now canceled further attempts and is heading home, with plans to return on July 13th. You can read more <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/30/house-gop-frozen-save-america-00982083" target="_blank">here</a>.</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>As the House is expected to eventually take up this must-pass appropriations bill, 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