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To establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1111| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (43)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, to be headed by a Secretary of Peacebuilding, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill sets forth the mission of the department, which includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. There is established in the department: (1) the Office of Peace Education and Training, (2) the Office of Domestic Peacebuilding Activities, (3) the Office of International Peacebuilding Activities, (4) the Office of Technology for Peace, (5) the Office of Arms Control and Disarmament, (6) the Office of Peacebuilding Information and Research, (7) the Office of Human Rights and Economic Rights, and (8) the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace. A Federal Interagency Committee on Peace is established to coordinate the actions of the department with other federal agencies. The Department of Defense and the Department of State must consult with the department concerning nonviolent means of conflict resolution when a conflict between the United States and any other government or entity is foreseeable, imminent, or occurring. The department shall encourage citizens to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Days, which shall include discussions of the professional activities and the achievements in the lives of peacemakers.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationArms control and nonproliferationAssault and harassment offensesChild healthCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesHigher educationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJuvenile crime and gang violenceMental healthNews media and reportingPreschool educationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnited NationsViolent crimeWomen's rights

To establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1111| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2017 This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, to be headed by a Secretary of Peacebuilding, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace. The bill sets forth the mission of the department, which includes the cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective and development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. There is established in the department: (1) the Office of Peace Education and Training, (2) the Office of Domestic Peacebuilding Activities, (3) the Office of International Peacebuilding Activities, (4) the Office of Technology for Peace, (5) the Office of Arms Control and Disarmament, (6) the Office of Peacebuilding Information and Research, (7) the Office of Human Rights and Economic Rights, and (8) the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace. A Federal Interagency Committee on Peace is established to coordinate the actions of the department with other federal agencies. The Department of Defense and the Department of State must consult with the department concerning nonviolent means of conflict resolution when a conflict between the United States and any other government or entity is foreseeable, imminent, or occurring. The department shall encourage citizens to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Days, which shall include discussions of the professional activities and the achievements in the lives of peacemakers.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (43)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationArms control and nonproliferationAssault and harassment offensesChild healthCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesHigher educationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJuvenile crime and gang violenceMental healthNews media and reportingPreschool educationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnited NationsViolent crimeWomen's rights