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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding within the executive branch of the federal government. The Department would be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the promotion of conditions conducive to domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill outlines the Department's responsibilities, which include developing policies to prevent violence, strengthening nonmilitary conflict resolution, and supporting local community initiatives to reduce violence. The bill also creates various offices within the Department to focus on areas like peace education, domestic and international peacebuilding activities, arms control, and human rights. The bill requires the Department to collaborate with other federal agencies and stakeholders in implementing and evaluating its programs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (36)
Barbara Lee (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Andy Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Michael San Nicolas (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 02/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1111/all-info | 02/19/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1111/BILLS-117hr1111ih.pdf | 03/17/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1111/BILLS-117hr1111ih.pdf.pdf | 03/17/2021 |
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