b. Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000

Title VI of Public Law 106-570 [Assistance for International Malaria Control Act; S. 2943], 114 Stat. 3038, approved December 27, 2000; as amended by Public Law 107–21 [S. 360], 115 Stat. 194, approved July 26, 2001

AN ACT To authorize additional assistance for international malaria control, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of American in Congress assembled,

TITLE VI-PAUL D. COVERDELL WORLD WISE SCHOOLS ACT OF 2000 1

SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.

This title may be cited as the "Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Act of 2000".

SEC. 602. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Paul D. Coverdell was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1970 and later became Minority Leader of the Georgia State Senate, a post he held for 15 years.

(2) As the 11th Director of the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991, Paul Coverdell's dedication to the ideals of peace and understanding helped to shape today's Peace Corps.

(3) Paul D. Coverdell believed that Peace Corps volunteers could not only make a difference in the countries where they served but that the greatest benefit could be felt at home.

(4) In 1989, Paul D. Coverdell founded the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program to help fulfill the Third Goal of the Peace Corps, "to promote a better understanding of the people served among people of the United States".

(5) The World Wise Schools Program is an innovative education program that seeks to engage learners in an inquiry about the world, themselves, and others in order to broaden perspectives; promote cultural awareness; appreciate global connections; and encourage service.

(6) In a world that is increasingly interdependent and ever changing, the World Wise Schools Program pays tribute to Paul D. Coverdell's foresight and leadership. In the words of one World Wise Schools teacher, "It's a teacher's job to touch the future of a child; it's the Peace Corps' job to touch the future of the world. What more perfect partnership.".

122 U.S.C. 2517 note.

(7) Paul D. Coverdell served in the United States Senate from the State of Georgia from 1993 until his sudden death on July 18, 2000.

(8) Senator Paul D. Coverdell was beloved by his colleagues for his civility, bipartisan efforts, and his dedication to public service.

SEC. 603. DESIGNATION OF PAUL D. COVERDELL WORLD WISE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.

(a) IN GENERAL.-Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the program under section 18 of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2517) referred to before such date as the "World Wise Schools Program" is redesignated as the "Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program".

(b) REFERENCES.-Any reference before the date of enactment of this Act in any law, regulation, order, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Peace Corps World Wise Schools Program shall, on and after such date, be considered to refer to the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program.

(c) 2 NEW REFERENCES IN PEACE CORPS DOCUMENTS.-The Director of the Peace Corps shall ensure that any reference in any public document, record, or other paper of the Peace Corps, including any promotional material, produced on or after the date of enactment of this subsection, to the program described in subsection (a) be a reference to the "Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools Program".

2 Sec. 2 of Public Law 108-21 (115 Stat. 194) added subsec. (c).

c. Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000

Partial text of Public Law 106-309 [Microenterprise for Self-Reliance and International Anti-Corruption Act of 2000; H.R. 1143], 114 Stat. 1078, approved October 17, 2000

AN ACT To establish a program to provide assistance for programs of credit and other financial services for microenterprises in developing countries, and for other purposes.

SEC. 408.1 PAUL D. COVERDELL FELLOWS PROGRAM ACT OF 2000. (a) SHORT TITLE.-This section may be cited as the “Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program Act of 2000".

(b) FINDINGS.-Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Paul D. Coverdell was elected to the George State Senate in 1970 and later became Minority Leader of the Georgia State Senate, a post he held for 15 years.

(2) Paul D. Coverdell served with distinction as the 11th Director of the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991, where he promoted a fellowship program that was composed of returning Peace Corps volunteers who agreed to work in underserved American communities while they pursued educational degrees.

(3) Paul D. Coverdell served in the United States Senate from the State of Georgia from 1993 until his sudden death on July 18, 2000.

(4) Senator Paul D. Coverdell was beloved by his colleagues for his civility, bipartisan efforts, and his dedication to public service. (c) DESIGNATION OF PAUL D. COVERDELL FELLOWS PROGRAM.—

(1) IN GENERAL.-Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the program under section 18 of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2517) referred to before such date as the "Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program" is redesignated as the "Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program".

(2) REFERENCES.-Any reference before the date of the enactment of this Act in any law, regulation, order, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program shall, on and after such date, be considered to refer to the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.

122 U.S.C. 2517 note.

4. Peace Corps Reauthorization

a. Peace Corps Authorization-Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995

Partial text of Public Law 103–236 [Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995; H.R. 2333], 108 Stat. 382, approved April 30,

1994

AN ACT To authorize appropriations for the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, and related agencies, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated $219,745,000 for the fiscal year 1994 and $234,745,000 for the fiscal year 1995 to carry out the Peace Corps Act.

(b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.-Funds made available to the Peace Corps pursuant to the authorization under subsection (a) shall be available for the fiscal year for which appropriated and the subsequent year.

SEC. 602. AMENDMENTS TO THE PEACE CORPS ACT. * * *

b. Peace Corps Authorization-Fiscal Year 1993

Partial text of Public Law 102–365 (S. 3309), 106 Stat. 4263, approved

October 28, 1992

AN ACT To amend the Peace Corps Act to authorize appropriations for the Peace Corps for fiscal year 1993 and to establish a Peace Corps foreign exchange fur tuations account, 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. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.

SEC. 2. PEACE CORPS FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS.

(a)2 ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ACCOUNT.-* * *

(b)3 EFFECTIVE DATE-The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to each fiscal year after fiscal year 1992.

SEC. 3.4 EVALUATION OF HEALTH-CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS.

(a) IN GENERAL-The Director of the Peace Corps shall contract with an eligible organization or organizations to conduct before January 1, 1997, a total of three evaluations of the health-care needs of the Peace Corps volunteers and the adequacy of the system through which the Peace Corps provides health-care services in meeting those needs.

(b) REQUIREMENTS OF THE EVALUATIONS.-Each evaluation shall include an assessment of the adequacy of the Peace Corps healthcare system

(1) to provide diagnostic, treatment, and referral services to meet the health-care needs of Peace Corps volunteers, and

(2) to conduct health examinations of applicants for enrollment as Peace Corps volunteers and to provide immunization and dental care preparatory to service of applicants for enrollment who have accepted an invitation to begin a period of training for service as a Peace Corps volunteer.

(c) REPORTS TO THE PEACE CORPS.—An organization making an evaluation under this section shall submit to the Director of the Peace Corps a report containing its findings and recommendations not later than May 31, 1993, December 31, 1994, and December 31, 1996, as the case may be. Each report shall include recommendations regarding appropriate standards and procedures for ensuring the furnishing of quality medical care and for measuring the quality of care provided to Peace Corps volunteers.

(d) REPORT TO CONGRESS.-Not later than 90 days after receipt of a report required by subsection (c), the Director of the Peace

1 Sec. 1 amended the Peace Corps Act at sec. 3(b) (22 U.S.C. 2502(b)).

2 Subsec. (a) added a new sec. 16 to the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2515).

322 U.S.C. 2515 note.

422 U.S.C. 2504 note.