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Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 872

A resolution celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.

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Introduced 2026-09-22

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This Senate resolution marks the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps, which was established on March 1, 1961. It states that nearly 250,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 144 countries in areas such as education, health, agriculture, and the environment. The resolution would have the Senate celebrate the anniversary, honor the people who have served as volunteers, and commend the Peace Corps' mission. It does not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-09-22SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4862)refer
2026-09-22Submitted in Senateintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-10-06. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.