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[Back to RPCV of Northeast NY Advocacy] Special Alert: Congressman Sam Farr Introduces Peace Corps Expansion Act 2009 On
February 13, 2009, RPCV Congressman Sam Farr (CA-D) introduced the
Peace Corps Expansion Act 2009 (House Bill 1066) in the House of
Representatives, with 40 co-sponsors. The ambition of the bill and the
number of co-sponsors sent a shock wave through Congress.
*We have to rally to support HR 1066.* READ the full text here. The
Act, which cites growing numbers of applications to Peace Corps, calls
for $450 million in FY 2010 to support and expand the Peace Corps.
This is a $120 million increase over the FY 2009 budget, followed by
$600 million for FY 2011, and $750 million in FY 2012.
To
ensure that this legislation is passed, each of us must
1) support
Congressman Farr’s initiative and
2) reach out to our members of Congress to grow the number of co-sponsors. Members of Congress should get in touch with RPCV staffer Marc Hanson (marc.hanson@ Here's what you can do to take action: Check and see if your Congressman/
If your representative is already a co-sponsor, leave this message: "I
believe the Peace Corps is underfunded at a time when demand for
service has never been higher. Thank you for becoming a co-sponsor of
House Bill 1066, the Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2009. I hope that
you will reach out to other Members and invite them to co-sponsor this
important bill.
If your representative is not yet a co-sponsor, leave this message: "I
believe the Peace Corps is underfunded at a time when demand for
service has never been higher. Please consider becoming a co-sponsor
of House Bill 1066, the Peace Corps Expansion Act of 2009. Contact
Congressman Farr to become a co-sponsor and support the Campaign to
increase the size of the Peace Corps.”
Please note this is a House action only!
For more information, call Rajeev Goyal – 917-438-4626 or email him at RGoyal@mrss.com
For your convenience, Congressional contact information is below.
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