level of at least 10,000 individuals. (9) 10,000 individuals has not been reached since 1968, although the objective has been reiterated by three Presidents. In 2016 the Peace Corps had about 7,213 volunteers serving in 65 nations. (10) Congress must now renew its commitment to world peace and appropriate funds necessary to support 10,000 Peace Corps positions. (11) Encouraging national and international service fosters community dialogue, inclusive relationships, and positive actions. (12) An individual’s ability to serve should not be compromised by economic circumstances. Congress should expand educational benefits for service and public service loan programs to ensure all that wish to serve can do so. (13) Congress should unleash a force of a half million dedicated, patriotic individuals to teach in our schools, increase health outcomes in underserved areas, conserve our natural resources, and build up our communities. 3. Corporation for National and Community Service (a) Rural communities Section 121 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12571 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively