Our New Blog!
In order to keep our supporters updated with news from the congressional hearings this week and as we move forward with the campaign, we have finally launched our blog!For standard information on the...
View ArticleMeeting with Peace Corps Tomorrow
Kate's mother and brother - along with members of First Response Action and a supporting law firm - will be meeting with Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams and the Peace Corps Inspector General...
View ArticleDC Day Round-up
This morning we had several productive meetings with the Peace Corps Director, senior staff, and the Inspector General - the entourage included First Action Response, legal supporters, and numerous...
View ArticleThe Big Day: Successful Hearing & Lots of Press Attention!
This morning Lois Puzey joined rape survivors in testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the reform that is needed to protect Peace Corps Volunteers and support victims of rape and...
View ArticleHearing Link and Post-Hearing Media Round-up
Full hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee (Lois Puzey’s testimony starts at 43:30): Peace Corps Hearing* * * * * * News coverage from the hearing has included over 360 articles...
View ArticleStatus Update on Building Support for the Legislation
Note: We have been putting shorter, more frequent updates on the Facebook pageOver the past two weeks we have been working to finalize an agreement on the language in the bill, which is tentatively...
View ArticleToday's Press Conference
This afternoon the "Kate Puzey Peace Corps Protection Act of 2011" was finally introduced into Congress!We want to thank the Congress Members, staffers, supporters, and everyone else who helped get the...
View ArticleUpcoming Action Steps to Help Pass Bill
After many months of work, the time has finally come for public action to help pass the bill.This is your opportunity to help enact legislation that will literally help save lives of future Peace Corps...
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It's Time for Action!!!!!
The "Kate Puzey Peace Corps Protection Act" has been introduced in both the Senate & House - now is the time for action to help pass the bill!!!For information on how to help, go to our Outreach...
View ArticleGreat News!!!!!!
The 'Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act' was passed unanimously by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this afternoon at about 2:30PM!!This is a BIG step forward - we now move on to the...
View ArticleUpcoming Vote in House Foreign Affairs Committee!
Next Wednesday - September 21st - the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) will vote on the "Kate Puzey Peace Corps Protection Act" [more info]Please help us ensure the legislation passes by...
View ArticleGreat News: the US Senate passed the Kate Puzey Act last night!!!
We are very pleased to announce that last night the US Senate passed the 'Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011' - or S 1280 - by unanimous consent. This follows earlier passage of...
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The Final Step: Please Help Pass the Kate Puzey Act in the House!
The Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Act has been approved by the US Senate, and has only one more step to pass Congress: a vote on the full floor of US House of Representatives! Please help us by...
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Tuesday's Bill Passage and Media Roundup
Thank you again to everyone who contributed to Tuesday's tremendous victory, with the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Protection Act passing overwhelmingly, 400-0.Here is the House of Representative's video...
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Ask the President for a Public Signing!
PLEASE JOIN US IN ASKING THE PRESIDENT FOR A PUBLIC SIGNING!!!Today we learned that the President has just received the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act and will decide very soon whether...
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Public Signing of Kate Puzey Act by the President!!!
Public Signing Ceremony for Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act at the White House this Monday, November 21nd, 2011 at 2:30 ESTWe are delighted and grateful to confirm today that there will...
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The White House Signing Ceremony
On Monday, November 21st, 2011 at 3PM President Obama officially signed the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act into law at a signing ceremony in the Oval Office with the Puzey family,...
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