Peace Corps Modernization Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5233 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5233 To modernize the Peace Corps by enhancing efficiency and foreign policy alignment, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2025 Mr. Huizenga introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To modernize the Peace Corps by enhancing efficiency and foreign policy alignment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Peace Corps Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON OVERHEAD SPENDING. (a) In General.--The Director of the Peace Corps shall take such steps as may be necessary ensure that-- (1) not more than 15 percent of the total amount appropriated for any fiscal year for the programs, projects, and activities of the Peace Corps is allocated for administrative or other, non-volunteer, overhead expenses; and (2) the remaining 85 percent of the budget is directed toward volunteers, including for recruitment, training, and support. (b) Savings.--To the extent that the annual allocation requirements under subsection (a) result in additional amounts being directed towards the purposes described in subsection (a)(2), the Director shall ensure that such additional amounts are used to increase the number of Peace Corps volunteers deployed worldwide. SEC. 3. ALIGNMENT WITH FOREIGN POLICY PRIORITIES. (a) Prioritization by Secretary of State.--Pursuant to section 4(c)(3) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2503(c)(3)), the Secretary of State shall set country priorities for the deployment of Peace Corps volunteers in a manner that ensures alignment with Unite