H.R. 238 Summary

• The House of Representatives commends Peace Corps Washington and Peace Corps Indonesia for reopening operations in Indonesia in mid-2010 after 45 years of absence.

• Peace Corps Indonesia will deploy approximately 25 volunteers to work as English teachers in high schools and teacher training institutions in Surabaya.

• The reopening follows an agreement between the United States and the Republic of Indonesia, building on Peace Corps' original presence in Indonesia from 1963 to 1965.

• The program aims to support Indonesia's education initiatives and foster communication and working relationships between Americans and Indonesians.

• Certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to Peace Corps Indonesia, Peace Corps Washington, the United States Embassy, the Indonesian Embassy, and USAID.