; (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking and at the end; (C) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (G); and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) make recommendations for utilizing the expertise of returned Peace Corps volunteers in fulfilling the goals of the Peace Corps; (E) make recommendations on strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles in the workforce and daily work of the Peace Corps, including by— (i) increasing the recruitment of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and better supporting such volunteers during their training and enrollment in the Peace Corps; (ii) increasing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce through data collection, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination measures, recruitment, retention, professional development, and promotion and leadership initiatives that also consider the work and roles of contractors; (iii) ensuring that advisory committees and boards represent the diversity of the agency; and (iv) increasing opportunities in operations, programming, and procurement through work with partners and communities that are underrepresented or traditionally marginalized; (F) make recommendations to reduce any financial barriers to application, training, or enrollment in the Peace Corps, including medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs; and ; (2) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) (A) The Council shall be composed of 7 members who are United States citizens and are not being paid as officers or employees of the Peace Corps or of any other United States Government entity. (B) Of the 7 members of the Council— (i) 1 member shall be appointed by the President; (ii) 3 members shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, of which— (I) 2 members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President