Originally proposed by Senators Richard Lugar ( R - Ind . ) .
Joseph Biden ( D - Del . ) , the Civilian Response Corps is responsible for U.S. government efforts to stabilize war - torn societies and rebuild nations .
Originally proposed by Senators Richard Lugar ( R - Ind . ) and Joseph Biden ( D - Del . ) , the Civilian Response Corps is responsible for U.S. government efforts to stabilize war - torn societies and rebuild nations .