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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 will be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and promoting conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill outlines the responsibilities and powers of the Department, including developing policies to prevent violence, providing training and education on nonviolent conflict resolution, and collaborating with other agencies on issues related to peace and security. The Department will have several offices focused on different areas, such as peace education, domestic peacebuilding activities, international peacebuilding, and arms control and disarmament. The bill also creates advisory councils and authorizes funding to support the Department's work.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (50)
Barbara Lee (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Cori Bush (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (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 Accountability. (on 02/21/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1111/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1111/BILLS-118hr1111ih.pdf |
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