New York Senator Charles Schumer Democrat 322 Hart Senate Office Building

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1 Began Service in the Senate: 1999 New York Senator Charles Schumer Democrat 322 Hart Senate Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 State Offices: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Long Island (Melville), New York City, Peekskill, Rochester, Syracuse Committee Assignments: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Finance; Judiciary; Rule and Administration (Ranking) Key Staff: Brian Greer (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2009*-2014* District Office Meetings: 2012*-2013* (w/ staff) In June 2015, staff of Sen. Schumer met with Berhane Daba of Ethiopia, winner of NPCA s Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award. From The Website ( Chuck was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 1950 to parents Selma, a homemaker active in the community, and Abe, who owned a small exterminating business. Chuck grew up the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood and with his siblings, Fran and Robert, attended PS 197 and Madison High School. After graduating from Harvard College and Harvard Law School in 1974, Chuck returned home and ran for the New York State Assembly, becoming, at 23, the youngest member of the State Legislature since Theodore Roosevelt. He soon made his mark with his trademark vigor and tireless advocacy. In 1980, at 29, Chuck ran for and won the seat in the 9th Congressional District.

2 (Senator Charles Schumer) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed Senate Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding , 2012, 2014: YES Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 (S. 813) Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (S. 2291) reintroduced May 2014 Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (S. 230) (Signed into law 2014) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Senator Schumer also signed a 2014 letter urging U.S. law enforcement to assist with the Kate Puzey murder investigation. Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act (Not signed into law). 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor

3 New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Democrat 478 Russell Senate Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the Senate: 2009 State Offices: Albany, Buffalo, Mahopac, Long Island (Melville), New York City, Lowville, Rochester, Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Armed Services, Environment and Public Works; Special Committee on Aging Key Staff: Moran Banai/Brian L italien (Peace Corp Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2007* (Rep.), 2009*-2014* (Senator) District Office Meetings: 2012*-2013* In June 2015, staff of Sen. Gillibrand met with Berhane Daba of Ethiopia, winner of NPCA s Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award. From The Website ( Born and raised in upstate New York, Senator Gillibrand now lives in Brunswick, New York, with her husband, Jonathan Gillibrand, and their two young sons, nine-year-old Theodore and four-year-old Henry. After attending Albany's Academy of Holy Names, Senator Gillibrand graduated in 1984 from Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, the first all women high school in the United States. A magna cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College in 1988, Gillibrand went on to receive her law degree from the UCLA School of Law in 1991 and served as a law clerk on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

4 (Senator Kirsten Gillibrand) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed Senate Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2009: NO 2010, 2012, 2014: YES Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013 (S. 813) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (S. 2291) reintroduced May th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (S. 230) (Signed into law 2014) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Senator Gillibrand also signed a 2014 letter urging U.S. law enforcement to assist with the Kate Puzey murder investigation. Peace Corps Improvement and Expansion Act (Not signed into law) 111 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR

5 New York Representative Lee Zeldin Republican 1 st District (@RepLeeZeldin) 1517 Longworth House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 1 st District: 8 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2015 (New Member of Congress) District Offices: Patchogue, Committee Assignments: Foreign Affairs; Transportation and Infrastructure; Veterans Affairs Representative Zeldin sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over most Peace Corps legislation. Key Staff: Matthew Scott (Peace Corps Issues), Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2015 District Office Meetings: None In June 2015, staff of Rep. Zeldin met with Berhane Daba of Ethiopia, winner of NPCA s Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award. From The Website ( Lee spent four years on Active Duty with the U.S. Army and served in different capacities including as a Military Intelligence Officer, Federal Prosecutor and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, while assigned to the Army s elite 82nd Airborne Division, Lee deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2007, Lee transitioned from Active Duty to the Army Reserves, where he currently serves with the rank of Major. He then established a successful law practice in Two years later he was elected to the New York State Senate in 2010.

6 (Representative Lee Zeldin) On the Issues (As a new member of Congress, Representative Zeldin has not had the opportunity to take action on Peace Corps issues in previous years) Peace Corps Funding: Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : N/A 2015: NO Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) (Not Applicable) Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) (Not Applicable) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Not Applicable) Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Not Applicable)

7 New York Representative Peter King Republican 2nd District 339 Cannon House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 2 nd District: 10 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1993 District Offices: Massapequa Park Committee Assignments: Financial Services; Homeland Security; Intelligence Key Staff: Kevin Fogarty (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2011* District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Pete King was born on April 5, 1944 in Manhattan and was raised in Queens. He is a graduate of St. Francis College, Brooklyn, and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is a lifelong resident of New York and has lived in Nassau County for more than 40 years. Prior to serving in Congress, Pete King was elected to three terms as the Comptroller of Nassau County. Before serving in county government, Rep. King had extensive experience as a practicing attorney and civic leader. He began his political career in November 1977 by winning election to the Hempstead Town Council. Rep. King is also a member of the Knights of Pythias.

8 (Representative Peter King) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : NO Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: : NO 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative King voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended increase in funding for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation

9 New York Representative Steve Israel Democrat 3rd District 2457 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 3 rd District: 6 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2001 District Offices: Melville, Nassau County (Great Neck), Queens Committee Assignments: Appropriations As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Israel plays an important role in determining how much funding is allocated for various federal programs. He is not a member of State/Foreign Operations Subcommittee, which has direct jurisdiction over Peace Corps funding. Key Staff: Jessica Schwartz (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2011*, 2013*-2014* District Office Meetings: 2012*, 2013* (w/ Israel) From The Website ( In the 110th Congress ( ), Rep. Israel wrote a provision that was passed in the House of Representatives that takes aim at expanding genocide relief missions in Darfur through an upgrade of the nearby Abeche airfield in Chad. The Abeche airfield, located near the Darfur region of Sudan, is currently used for some limited military transportation and humanitarian operations but may need upgrades to the air strip and hangars to allow for the increased air traffic that would arise through a UN or NATO deployment or expanded relief missions to Darfur.

10 (Representative Steve Israel) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2005, , 2012, 2015: NO 2006, 2013, 2014: YES 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 Israel voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation

11 New York Representative Kathleen Rice Democrat 4 th District (@RepKathleenRice) 1508 Longworth House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 4 th District: 14 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2015 (New Member of Congress) District Offices: Garden City Committee Assignments: Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs Key Staff: Liz Amster (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: None District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Congresswoman Rice previously served as District Attorney of Nassau County, NY from In 2005, Rice shocked the Long Island political establishment by defeating a 31- year incumbent, and became the first woman elected District Attorney in Long Island history. As DA, Kathleen received national acclaim for her efforts to combat drunk driving, which led to a statewide overhaul of DWI laws and Long Island's first DWI-related murder convictions. Rice also focused on combatting public corruption, launching investigations that led to significant government reforms and the convictions of dozens of officials who violated the public's trust.

12 (Representative Kathleen Rice) On the Issues (As a new member of Congress, Representative Rice has not had the opportunity to take action on Peace Corps issues in previous years) Peace Corps Funding: Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : N/A 2015: YES Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) (Not Applicable) Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) (Not Applicable) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Not Applicable) Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Not Applicable).

13 New York Representative Gregory Meeks Democrat 5 th District (@GregoryMeeks) 2234 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 5 th District: 8 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1998 District Offices: Jamaica, Far Rockaway Committee Assignments: Financial Services; Foreign Affairs Congressman Meeks sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over most Peace Corps legislation. Key Staff: Sophia Lafargue (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: , 2011 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Congressman Meeks earned his bachelor's degree at Adelphi University and he received his law degree from Howard University. He is a member of the Allen AME Church in St. Albans New York and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

14 (Representative Gregory Meeks) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding: Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, : YES : NO Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: : YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Meeks voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): MEMBER Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Representative Meeks also signed a 2014 letter to federal authorities urging more involvement in the investigation of the death of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey

15 New York Representative Grace Meng Democrat 6 th District (@RepGraceMeng) 1317 Longworth House Office Building Began Service in the House: 2013 New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 6 th District: 3 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 District Offices: Northeast Queens (Flushing), Forest Hills Committee Assignments: Foreign Affairs, Small Business Representative Meng sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over most Peace Corps legislation. Key Staff: Michael Fleischman (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2014 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Grace is the first Asian-American member of Congress from New York, and the first female Member of Congress from Queens since former Vice Presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro. Born in Corona, Queens and raised in the Bayside section of the borough, Grace graduated from Stuyvesant High School and the University of Michigan. She then earned a law degree from Yeshiva University s Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Prior to entering public service, she worked as a public interest lawyer.

16 (Representative Grace Meng) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: N/A 2009: N/A 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: N/A Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): N/A 112 th Congress ( ): N/A 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) Did not vote Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): N/A

17 New York Representative Nydia Velazquez Democrat 7 th District (@NydiaVelazquez) 2302 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 7 th District: 6 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1993 District Offices: Brooklyn, Southwest Brooklyn, Lower East Side Committee Assignments: Financial Services; Small Business (Ranking Member) Key Staff: Jonathan Martinez (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2011 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( In 1992, she was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico - a small town of sugar-cane fields - in 1953, and was one of nine children. Velázquez started school early, skipped several grades, and became the first person in her family to receive a college diploma. At the age of 16, she entered the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras. She graduated magna cum laude in 1974 with a degree in political science. After earning a master s degree on scholarship from N.Y.U., Velázquez taught Puerto Rican studies at CUNY s Hunter College in 1981.

18 (Representative Nydia Velazquez) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: , 2010, 2012, 2013: NO 2011, : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: NO 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Velazquez voted against an amendment that would have reduced funding for the Peace Corps. She should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation

19 New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries Democrat 8 th District (@Repjefferies) 1607 Longworth House Office Building Began Service in the House: 2013 District Offices: Central Brooklyn Committee Assignments: Judiciary; Budget New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 8 th District: 9 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Congressman Jeffries sits on the Budget Committee, which is charged with putting forth a budget blueprint each year for federal spending, including proposed funding levels for international affairs programs. Key Staff: Yvette Badu-Nimako (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: None District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Hakeem Jeffries was born in Brooklyn Hospital and raised in Crown Heights. He is a product of New York City s public school system, having graduated from Midwood High School, and currently lives in Prospect Heights with his family. Hakeem obtained his bachelor s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton, where he graduated with honors for outstanding academic achievement. He then received his master s degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Thereafter, Hakeem attended New York University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and served on the Law Review.

20 (Representative Hakeem Jeffries) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2013, 2015: NO 2014: YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: N/A 2009: N/A 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: N/A Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): N/A 112 th Congress ( ): N/A 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): N/A

21 New York Representative Yvette D. Clarke Democrat 9 th District (@YvetteClarke) 2351 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 9 th District: 12 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2007 District Offices: Brooklyn Committee Assignments: Energy and Commerce; Ethics; Small Business Key Staff: Eric Bolden (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2010*, 2014* District Office Meetings: 2013* From The Website ( United States Representative Yvette D. Clarke is a Brooklyn native whose roots are firmly planted in her Jamaican heritage. A product of the New York City Public School System, Rep. Clarke graduated from Oberlin College and was a recipient of the prestigious APPAM/Sloan Fellowship in Public Policy and Policy Analysis.

22 (Representative Yvette D. Clarke) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012: NO 2010, 2011, : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: NO 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Clarke voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. She should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ):Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Representative Clarke signed a 2011 House letter to the President, asking him to issue a proclamation marking the 50 th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

23 New York Representative Jerrold Nadler Democrat 10 th District 2109 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 10 th District: 9 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1992 District Offices: Brooklyn, Manhattan Committee Assignments: Judiciary; Transportation and Infrastructure Key Staff: Ben Freeman (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2008, 2012*-2013* District Office Meetings: 2012* From The Website ( Rep. Nadler is a graduate of Crown Heights Yeshiva, Stuyvesant High School, Columbia University and Fordham Law School. (concerning foreign affairs): Congressman Nadler has consistently pushed for a U.S. foreign policy that underscores basic humanitarian principles and promotes democracy without unnecessary force or military engagement.

24 (Representative Jerrold Nadler) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : NO : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: YES 2009: NO 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Nadler voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): MEMBER Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Representative Nadler signed a letter to the President urging increased Peace Corps funding in his Fiscal Year 2012 budget.

25 New York Representative Dan Donovan Republican 11 th District 1725 Longworth House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 11 th District: 3 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 2015 (sworn in May 12, 2015) District Offices: Brooklyn, Staten Island Committee Assignments: Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security Congressman Donovan sits on the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over most Peace Corps legislation. Key Staff: Blaire Bartlett (Deputy Chief of Staff) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: N/A DC Meetings With Staff: N/A District Office Meetings: N/A From The Website ( Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. was elected Richmond County District Attorney in November 2003, becoming the first Republican elected District Attorney in New York City in over fifty years. He was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2007 and 2011 with nearly 70% of the vote. A native Staten Islander, Dan was educated in local schools and attended St. John's University where he earned a BA in Criminal Justice. He later attended the Fordham University School of Law as an evening student where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review and earned his JD, with honors, in True to his modest upbringing, Dan paid his own way through college and law school, working various jobs and learning the true value of hard work and determination. Prior to being elected District Attorney, Dan served the people of New York for over two decades. Dan began his career as a prosecutor serving eight years under Manhattan District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau. Dan began serving his native Staten Island in 1996 as Chief of Staff to then Borough President Guy V. Molinari. In January 2002, Dan was appointed Deputy Borough President, serving under Borough President James P. Molinaro.

26 (Representative Dan Donovan) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2015: NO Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2015: N/A Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): N/A Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) 113 th Congress ( ): N/A

27 New York Representative Carolyn Maloney Democrat 12 th District 2308 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 12 th District: 17 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1993 District Offices: Brooklyn, Queens (Astoria), Manhattan Committee Assignments: Financial Services; Oversight and Government Reform, Joint Economic Key Staff: Christina Parisi (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: , 2009*, 2011* District Office Meetings: 2013* From The Website ( After graduating from Greensboro College, Maloney worked for several years as a teacher and an administrator for the New York City Board of Education. In 1977, she went to work for the New York State legislature and held senior staff positions in both the State Assembly and the State Senate. In 1982, Maloney ran for public office for the first time and defeated an incumbent to win a seat on the New York City Council. (concerning foreign affairs): The world is truly a global community. I am proud that my congressional district is home to a diverse population of thousands of people who can trace their ancestries to all parts of the world. We should continue to strengthen our relations with other nations politically, economically, culturally, and socially.

28 (Representative Carolyn Maloney) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: YES 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Maloney voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. She should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): MEMBER Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Representative Maloney signed a letter to the President urging increased Peace Corps funding in his Fiscal Year 2012 budget. She also signed a 2011 House letter to the President, asking him to issue a proclamation marking the 50 th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

29 New York Representative Charles B. Rangel Democrat 13 th District 2354 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 13 th District: 11 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1971 District Offices: Harlem Committee Assignments: Ways and Means, Joint on Taxation Key Staff: Reba Raffaelli (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Growing up on the other side of the tracks on Lenox Avenue in Harlem, he was transformed from high school dropout to war hero after volunteering for service in the Army during the Korean War. Wounded in an attack by waves of Communist Chinese troops, he was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor after leading his surviving comrades from behind enemy lines. With the aid of the G.I. Bill, he earned degrees from New York University and St. John's University Law School. He began his public service as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and was later elected to the New York State Assembly. He came to Washington in 1971 to serve in the House after defeating the legendary Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (concerning foreign affairs): I believe that as a nation we must maintain a foreign policy that ensures international security, promotes human rights and advances democratic principles worldwide. As part of the global community, we must come together to tackle major challenges that affect all of us, such as: poverty, education, public health, pollution, environment, natural disasters and the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.

30 (Representative Charles B. Rangel) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011: NO 2009, : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: NO 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Rangel voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. She should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): MEMBER 113 th Congress ( ): MEMBER Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Representative Rangel also signed a 2014 letter to federal authorities urging more involvement in the investigation of the death of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey Representative Rangel signed a 2011 House letter to the President, asking him to issue a proclamation marking the 50 th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

31 New York Representative Joseph Crowley Democrat 14 th District 1436 Longworth House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 14 th District: 13 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1999 District Offices: Bronx, Queens Committee Assignments: Ways and Means Key Staff: Jeremy Woodrum (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2008 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( A native of Woodside, Queens and lifelong New Yorker, Joe has served the people of the Bronx and Queens in Congress since Before being elected to Congress, Joe received a bachelor s degree from Queens College, ran a successful small business for nearly a decade and represented the 30th Assembly District in the New York State legislature. Throughout his career in public service, Joe has been driven by a desire to protect New York s middle class. (concerning foreign affairs): He believes that establishing and maintaining strong relationships abroad is essential to promoting both U.S. security and human rights around the world.

32 (Representative Joseph Crowley) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding: Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: YES 2009: NO 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Crowley voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation

33 New York Representative José Serrano Democrat 15 th District 2227 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 15 th District: 3 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1990 District Offices: Bronx Committee Assignments: Appropriations As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Serrano plays an important role in determining how much funding is allocated for various federal programs. He is also a member of State/Foreign Operations Subcommittee, which has direct jurisdiction over Peace Corps funding. Key Staff: Angel Nigaglioni (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2012 District Office Meetings: None From The Website ( Congressman Serrano is also Senior Whip for the Minority Whip operation, a position through which he helps develop strategies to marshal support for party positions and legislation. He is an active member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and served as Chair of the Caucus from He is now the most senior Member of Congress of Puerto Rican descent.

34 (Representative Jose Serrano) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, : NO 2011: YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: NO 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Serrano voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) YES Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation

35 New York Representative Eliot Engel Democrat 16 th District 2462 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 16 th District: 13 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1989 District Offices: Bronx, Westchester (Mount Vernon), Co-op City Committee Assignments: Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce Congressman Engel is the Ranking Minority Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has jurisdiction over most Peace Corps legislation. Key Staff: Jason Steinbaum (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: None DC Meetings With Staff: 2010, 2014 District Office Meetings: 2012* From The Website ( Congressman Engel was born in the Bronx on February 18, He grew up in a city housing project and attended New York City public schools. In 1969, he graduated from Hunter-Lehman College with a B.A. in History and received a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1973 from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York. In 1987, he received a law degree from New York Law School.

36 (Representative Eliot Engel) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: , 2009: NO 2006, 2007, : YES Co-Sponsored Peace Corps Funding Legislation: 2008: NO 2009: YES 2009 House floor amendment to reduce recommended increase for Peace Corps: In 2009, during floor debate on the international affairs budget, Representative Engel voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. He should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Did not join Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): CO-SPONSOR 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) Did not vote Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 (Signed into law in 2011) 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation Representative Engel also signed a 2014 letter to federal authorities urging more involvement in the investigation of the death of Peace Corps Volunteer Kate Puzey Representative Engel signed a 2011 House letter to the President, asking him to issue a proclamation marking the 50 th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

37 New York Representative Nita Lowey Democrat 17 th District 2365 Rayburn House Office Building New York Current Volunteers: Approximately 400 Current Volunteers in the 17 th District: 17 New York Volunteers Since 1961: More than 13,000 Began Service in the House of Representatives: 1989 District Offices: White Plains, Rockland County (New City) Committee Assignments: Appropriations (Ranking Member) As the Ranking Minority Member of the Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Lowey plays an important role in determining how much funding is allocated for various federal programs. Most important, Congresswoman Lowey is the Ranking Member of the very important State/Foreign Operations Subcommittee, which has direct jurisdiction over Peace Corps funding. Key Staff: Marin Stein (Peace Corps Issues) Meeting History with the Peace Corps Community (* Denotes Constituent Meeting): DC Meetings With Lawmaker: Regularly DC Meetings With Staff: Regularly District Office Meetings: None Rep. Lowey and/or her staff have met regularly with members of the Peace Corps community, including constituents. Rep. Lowey spoke to advocates at a reception following the 50 th anniversary advocacy day in Most recently, she met in 2014 with two survivors of rape to discuss the Peace Corps Equity Act, which she sponsored. From The Website ( A longtime champion of human rights and enhancing the role of women in development, Lowey has taken a key role in fighting for democracy, justice, and economic opportunity around the world. (concerning foreign affairs): Lowey advocates full funding of diplomatic priorities, as well as security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. Fulfilling our leadership responsibility requires reducing poverty, increasing access to basic education and economic development; preventing and treating infectious diseases; promoting democracy in developing societies; and encouraging the export of U.S. products around the world.

38 (Representative Nita Lowey) On the House Floor (excerpt from debate on amendment to reduce the size of recommended Peace Corps funding increase) the Peace Corps is also a job-creating program. These are our young people here who are going abroad to serve our country. So it is also a job-creation program for our young people. The Peace Corps has long been one of America's most effective tools in directly reaching citizens of other countries, demonstrating firsthand the best of American values and generating goodwill for our Nation around the world. (July 9, 2009) On the Issues Peace Corps Funding Signed House Dear Colleague Letters on Peace Corps Funding: : 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 Lowey spoke against and voted against an amendment that would have reduced the size of a recommended funding increase for the Peace Corps. She should be thanked for this. Peace Corps Caucus 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member 113 th Congress ( ): Not currently a member Peace Corps Equity Act of 2014 (HR 4578) 113 th Congress ( ): LEAD SPONSOR OF LEGISLATION Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 (HR 267) 114 th Congress ( ): Not currently a co-sponsor Resolution Honoring International Volunteers (H. CON. RES. 70) Other Peace Corps Commemorative Legislation (HR 915) (Signed into law in 2014) 111 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor, but part of unanimous vote that passed the legislation 112 th Congress ( ): Did not co-sponsor 1/13/14 House Vote to Support Commemorative (passed 387 7) Did not vote