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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill HR 1111
Bill 118 HR 1111, also known as the Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to establish a Department of Peacebuilding within the federal government, with the goal of promoting peace and preventing violence both domestically and internationally.
The Department of Peacebuilding would be responsible for developing policies and programs to address root causes of conflict, such as poverty, inequality, and lack of access to education and healthcare. It would also work to promote diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as support for peacebuilding efforts in other countries.
The bill outlines the structure and functions of the Department of Peacebuilding, including the appointment of a Secretary of Peacebuilding who would oversee the department's activities. It also includes provisions for funding and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in peacebuilding efforts can help prevent costly conflicts and promote stability and prosperity both at home and abroad. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the potential cost and effectiveness of establishing a new government department focused on peacebuilding. Overall, Bill 118 HR 1111 represents a significant effort to prioritize peace and conflict prevention in US foreign and domestic policy. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.
The Department of Peacebuilding would be responsible for developing policies and programs to address root causes of conflict, such as poverty, inequality, and lack of access to education and healthcare. It would also work to promote diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as support for peacebuilding efforts in other countries.
The bill outlines the structure and functions of the Department of Peacebuilding, including the appointment of a Secretary of Peacebuilding who would oversee the department's activities. It also includes provisions for funding and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in peacebuilding efforts can help prevent costly conflicts and promote stability and prosperity both at home and abroad. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the potential cost and effectiveness of establishing a new government department focused on peacebuilding. Overall, Bill 118 HR 1111 represents a significant effort to prioritize peace and conflict prevention in US foreign and domestic policy. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 1111
Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
This bill establishes a Department of Peacebuilding in the executive branch, dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and the study and promotion of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace and a culture of peace.
The mission of the department 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.
The department shall collaborate with others to promote personal and community security and peace by supporting policies to
- address personal and family violence, including suicide;
- reduce drug and alcohol abuse; and
- create, through local community initiatives, peace projects that facilitate conflict resolution and healing of societal wounds.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1111
Bill HR 1111 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1111 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1111's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1111
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
86Democrat Cosponsors
86Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1111
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Civics education
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Community life and organization
- Computers and information technology
- Conflicts and wars
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Cultural exchanges and relations
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Economic development
- Economic performance and conditions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Environmental education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Firearms and explosives
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hate crimes
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Higher education
- Human rights
- Human trafficking
- Immigration status and procedures
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- Juvenile crime and gang violence
- Land use and conservation
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health
- Natural disasters
- News media and reporting
- Nuclear weapons
- Preschool education
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Radioactive wastes and releases
- Reconstruction and stabilization
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Sex offenses
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Technology assessment
- United Nations
- Violent crime
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
- Women's rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1111
Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
To establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1111
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