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Enhanced Benefits for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Volunteers

This act aims to expand financial, healthcare, and educational benefits for current and former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. Citizens who served in these programs can expect improved access to healthcare, tax exemptions, and greater support in finding employment after their service.
Key points
Peace Corps volunteers will have an extended three-year period for preferential civilian service appointments.
Former Peace Corps volunteers will receive one year of healthcare eligibility at Veterans Affairs medical facilities.
Readjustment allowances for Peace Corps volunteers will be tax-exempt.
Peace Corps volunteer stipends will be paid regularly, even during government shutdowns.
The number of AmeriCorps national service positions will increase to at least 500,000.
AmeriCorps volunteers will receive higher living allowances, at least 200% of the poverty line.
Former AmeriCorps participants will have one year of healthcare eligibility, continuing the policy they received during service.
The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award will be doubled.
National service educational awards and living allowances will be excluded from taxable gross income.
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Print number: 117_HR_6958
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2022-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A Chance To Serve Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6958.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Peace Corps volunteers will have an extended three-year period for preferential civilian service appointments.
  • Former Peace Corps volunteers will receive one year of healthcare eligibility at Veterans Affairs medical facilities.
  • Readjustment allowances for Peace Corps volunteers will be tax-exempt.
  • Peace Corps volunteer stipends will be paid regularly, even during government shutdowns.
  • The number of AmeriCorps national service positions will increase to at least 500,000.
  • AmeriCorps volunteers will receive higher living allowances, at least 200% of the poverty line.
  • Former AmeriCorps participants will have one year of healthcare eligibility, continuing the policy they received during service.
  • The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award will be doubled.
  • National service educational awards and living allowances will be excluded from taxable gross income.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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