Politics & Government

Congressman Joe Kennedy III Introduces First Bill

Kennedy introduced the Peace Corps Commemoration Act on Thursday.

As part of Peace Corps Week 2013, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, whose 4th district includes Attleboro, on Thursday introduced his first bill as a congressman.

Kennedy introduced the Peace Corps Commemoration Act, which allows the Peace Corps to establish a "commemorative work" on federal land in Washington D.C., according to a press release issued by his office.

The Peace Corps was founded by Kennedy's great uncle, President John F. Kennedy, in 1961.

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"At a time when the international community was fractured by the Cold War, the founding of the Peace Corps reminded America of the best it had to offer: service to others for the common cause of global peace, mutual understanding, prosperity and progress," said Kennedy, according to the press release. "Commemoratives in our nation's capital celebrate the seminal moments in American history. Given the lasting impact of the Peace Corps at home and abroad, it is fitting that its legacy be honored in Washington."

Kennedy served in the Corps from 2004 to 2006 in the Dominican Republic.

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The legislation is cost-free, the press releases said, as the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation will be responsible for financing the commemorative work.


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