Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 119, would recognize the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps. It would specifically celebrate the anniversary and commend the work of Peace Corps volunteers for their contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
The resolution acknowledges the nearly 250,000 Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 144 countries since the organization's establishment in 1961. It highlights their work in areas like education, health, and agriculture, and states that these volunteers have enhanced global perceptions of the United States through service and cultural exchange.
This measure has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 119 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 119, would recognize the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps. It would specifically celebrate the anniversary and commend the work of Peace Corps volunteers for their contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. The resolution acknowledges the nearly 250,000 Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 144 countries since the organization's establishment in 1961. It highlights their work in areas like education, health, and agriculture, and states that these volunteers have enhanced global perceptions of the United States through service and cultural exchange. This measure has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 119 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 119. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 119?
- H.Con.Res. 119 was sponsored by Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 119?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (21 Sep 2026).
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