House Passes Bill To Better Protect Volunteers From Sexual Assault In Peace Corps

Lawmakers are taking action after complaints that the Peace Corps has not done enough to protect volunteers from sexual assault. The House voted unanimously to pass a bill requiring the agency to do a better job preventing and responding to such attacks, the Associated Press reports. The bill provides whistleblower protections for volunteers who report dangerous conditions and requires the Peace Corps to develop sexual assault risk-reduction training. The agency must also establish a victims' support office. The Senate passed the bill by voice vote in September. It now moves to the president's desk for signing. (AP)