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H.R. 1111 (114th)

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2015

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Introduced

26 February 2015

Last action

26 February 2015 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Barbara Lee, Raúl Grijalva, JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], JOHN LEWIS, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Keith Ellison, Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Jared Polis, Gwen Moore, Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], James McGovern, TIM RYAN, Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], PETER DEFAZIO, BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Maxine Waters, Donald Payne, Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Sheila Jackson Lee, Donald Norcross, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Al Green, Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], SUSAN DAVIS, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Tony Cárdenas, Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], EDDIE JOHNSON

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

12 August 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2015 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. Sets forth the mission of the Department, which includes the: (1) cultivation of peace and peacebuilding as a strategic national policy objective; and (2) development of policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution, and structured conflict mediation. Establishes 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. Establishes a Federal Interagency Committee on Peace to coordinate the actions of the Department with other federal agencies. Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to consult with the Secretary concerning nonviolent means of conflict resolution when a conflict between the United States and any other government or entity is imminent or occurring. Directs the Secretary to 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

  1. 26 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  2. 26 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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