U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR119: Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Status: In committee, September 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 21, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2026 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mrs. Radewagen ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. Whereas, on March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued his historic call to service and established the Peace Corps, launching a new era of American volunteerism abroad; Whereas, over the past 65 years, nearly 250,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 144 countries, fostering people-to-people diplomacy in areas such as education, health, agriculture, environment, youth in development, and community economic development; Whereas the Peace Corps continues to exemplify the toughest job you'll ever love, building sustainable partnerships and strengthening communities around the world; Whereas the Peace Corps has enhanced global perceptions of the United States by demonstrating American values through service, humility, cultural exchange, and partnership rather than through political or military means; Whereas returned Peace Corps volunteers bring home invaluable linguistic, cultural, and technical skills that strengthen the U.S. workforce, expand America's global competency, and enhance the nation's diplomatic and economic competitiveness; Whereas the Peace Corps has contributed to U.S. national security …
Sponsors
- John Garamendi (D) · primary sponsor
- Amata Radewagen (R, HD-000)
- Diana DeGette (D, HD-001)
- Mike Quigley (D, HD-005)
- Sanford Bishop (D, HD-002)
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R, HD-000)
- Jasmine Crockett (D, HD-030)
- Gabe Evans (R, HD-CO-8)
- Ed Case (D, HD-001)
- Jimmy Panetta (D)
- Jason Crow (D, HD-006)
- Rick Larsen (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HCR119?
- HCR119 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
- What is the status of HCR119?
- In committee as of September 21, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (September 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR119?
- John Garamendi (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR119?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/119
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