Utah Congressional Delegation - National Peace Corps Association

(Representative Rob Bishop)
On the Issues
Peace Corps Funding:
• Signed House “Dear Colleague” Letters on Peace Corps Funding:
2005: NO
2006: NO
2007: NO
2008: NO
2009: NO
2010: NO
2011: NO
2012: NO
2013: NO
• Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation:
2008: NO
2009: NO
• 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps:
In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Bishop voted
in favor of an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding
increase for the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915):
• 111 th Congress (2009-10): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 1573):
• (Current) 113 th Congress (2013-14): Not currently a co-sponsor
Other:
Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011:
(Signed into law in 2011)
• 112 th Congress (2011-12): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed
the legislation
Representative Bishop has not signed past House letters promoted by the US Global
Leadership Coalition, urging strong support for international affairs funding.