NPCA Capitol Hill Advocates: Key Issues and Resources for July 21

More than 150 supporters of the Peace Corps are expected to be on Capitol Hill on Monday, July 21st to stand up for service in meetings with their elected representatives.

In the lead up to Capitol Hill Day, National Peace Corps Association’s (NPCA) advocacy program has been sending a series of updates to help our advocates prepare.

If you are among those joining us on Capitol Hill, this news post will provide you with links to all the background information, meeting “leave behind” materials, and other resources to help you prepare. (NOTE: These materials are also available for NPCA advocates seeking/organizing district office meetings or drop-by activities)

The Issues:

Issue #1: Protecting Peace Corps Funding in a Time of Budget Cuts

THE ASK: Support no less than the president’s request of level funding ($430.5 million) for the Peace Corps in Fiscal Year 2026

• Generic Leave Behind Document Supporting the Peace Corps (COMING SOON)
• Peace Corps Funding One-Page Leave Behind Document (COMING SOON)
• Peace Corps Funding Issue Brief (for planning purposes only) (COMING SOON)
• Peace Corps’ Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Budget Justification

Issue #2: Congressional Gold Medal

THE ASK: Ask your member if they would be willing to introduce legislation to honor Peace Corps Volunteers with a Congressional Gold Member. (Or, urge them to become an early co-sponsor of such legislation when it is introduced).

• Gold Medal One-Page Leave Behind Document
• Gold Medal Leave-Behind Letter of Support from NPCA
• Gold Medal Draft Legislation (to share if your member sounds willing to introduce such legislation
• Gold Medal Issue Brief (for planning purposes only)
• Follow this link to learn more about the Congressional Gold Medal

Other Resources:

• Congressional Profiles (An NPCA State Resource): Learn more about your member of Congress and see if they have taken positive action to support the Peace Corps in the past.
• State Summaries (A NPCA State Resource): Information including the number of volunteers from your state (and how it ranks nationally), Peace Corps educational partnerships, NPCA affiliate groups, and more.
• NPCA Hill Day Recording: What to expect at meetings
• NPCA Hill Day Recording: General Overview and Final Planning

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