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SCR-135 • 2026

Peace Corps Week.

Peace Corps Week.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Laird
Last action
2026-04-07
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 23, Statutes of 2026.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify that the resolution supports awarding Peace Corps volunteers a Congressional Gold Medal, even though it mentions the medal in context of honoring distinguished service. The candidate explanation overstates what the bill actually does by implying direct support for such an award.

Peace Corps Week

This resolution declares March 1, 2026, through March 7, 2026, as Peace Corps Week to honor the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares March 1, 2026, through March 7, 2026, as Peace Corps Week.
  • Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who work with or support the Peace Corps
  • Peace Corps volunteers

Terms To Know

Congressional Gold Medal
A special award given by Congress to honor people for their outstanding service.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not create new laws or rules.
  • It only makes a statement and shows support, but it does not give money or change how the Peace Corps works.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-07 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 23, Statutes of 2026.

  2. 2026-04-07 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 p.m.

  3. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 4443.) Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 23).

  6. 2026-03-16 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  8. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 3532.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  9. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Ordered to third reading.

  10. 2026-02-25 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SCR 135, Laird.
Peace Corps Week.
This measure would proclaim March 1, 2026, to March 7, 2026, inclusive, as Peace Corps Week, in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Peace Corps, as provided. The measure would also support awarding Peace Corps volunteers a Congressional Gold Medal to honor their distinguished service to the United States.

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