Pa. Rep. Scott Perry proposes cutting funding for the Peace Corps and other foreign aid programs

Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry proposed amendments to eliminate funding for the Peace Corps and other foreign aid programs in the 2027 fiscal year. The Peace Corps currently receives $410.5 million in the proposed budget, but Perry’s amendment seeks to remove this funding entirely. The National Peace Corps Association highlighted the program’s economic impact and value, noting it represents less than 1% of the U.S. foreign aid budget.