PEACE Act of 2009

Summary

Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 or the PEACE Act of 2009 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Pakistan to enhance: (1) democratic institutions in order to strengthen civilian rule and long-term stability; (2) the judicial system and law enforcement; (3) economic development; (4) national, provincial, and local governmental and nongovernmental institutions; (5) public education; (6) human rights, including establishment of an independent National Human Rights Commission; (7) health care; and (8) cultural and educational programs. Expresses the sense of Congress in favor of efforts to assist refugees and displaced persons in Pakistan. States that to the extent that Pakistan continues to evolve toward civilian control of the government and to implement economic reform programs, the President should mobilize multilateral support for Pakistan. Establishes in the Treasury the Pakistan Democracy and Prosperity Fund. Obligates funding for Pakistan for: (1) international military education and training; and (2) the foreign military financing program. Restricts the use of funding for the purchase of, or upgrade to, F-16 fighter aircraft and munitions. Authorizes the President, subject to congressional notification, to direct the drawdown of Department of Defense (DOD) articles, services, and military education and training and make such articles, services, and education and training available to Pakistan. Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish the Pakistan military transition program to foster the principle of civilian rule through exchanges between military and civilian personnel of Pakistan and similar personnel from countries in transition to democracy and from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Prohibits military assistance from being provided to Pakistan if: (1) the President fails to determine that Pakistan is taking actions to dismantle nuclear weapons-material supply networks and to combat terrorist groups; or (2) a joint resolution disapproving any such determination is enacted into law. Excludes from such prohibition assistance to counter terrorism along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Requires that authorizations of appropriations for counterterrorism assistance to Pakistan be made available only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State. Directs the President to: (1) develop a regional security strategy to work with the government of Pakistan and other relevant governments and organizations to implement counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas; and (2) implement a system to evaluate the effectiveness of democratic, economic, and social development assistance provided to Pakistan under this Act. Requires that any direct U.S. assistance made on or after January 1, 2010, to the government of Pakistan be provided to, or received from, civilian authorities of a freely elected government of Pakistan. Terminates the authority of this Act after September 30, 2013.

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Timeline

1. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to House Foreign Affairs

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E887-888)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 2 April 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 20 May 2009

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 May 2009

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 22 May 2009

   Discharge

   Committee on Rules discharged.

   Source: Discharge

9. 22 May 2009

   Committee

   Committee on Rules discharged.

   Source: Committee

10. 22 May 2009

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Armed Services for a period ending not later than June 5, 2009 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(c), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 22 May 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-129, Part I.

    Source: Committee

12. 22 May 2009

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-129, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 2 June 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 66.

    Source: Calendars

14. 2 June 2009

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

15. 2 June 2009

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

16. 9 June 2009

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 522 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1886 and H.R. 2410. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 1886, H.R. 2410. In each case, all points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except for clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. General debate on each bill shall continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled.

    Source: Floor

17. 11 June 2009

    Floor

    Laid on the table.

    Source: Floor

18. 11 June 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 11 June 2009

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 333).

    Source: Floor

20. 11 June 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 333).

    Source: Floor

21. 11 June 2009

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 245 (Roll no. 332). (CR H6583)

    Source: Floor

22. 11 June 2009

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6583)

    Source: Floor

23. 11 June 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to recommit with instructions to Foreign Affairs. (consideration: CR H6580-6583; text: CR H6580-6582)

    Source: Floor

24. 11 June 2009

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1886 and H.R. 2410. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 1886, H.R. 2410. In each case, all points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except for clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. General debate on each bill shall continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled.

    Source: Floor

25. 11 June 2009

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 522. (consideration: CR H6551-6584)

    Source: Floor

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

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Sponsors

• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1886) to authorize democratic, economic, and social development assistance for Pakistan, to authorize security assistance for Pakistan, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, to modernize the Foreign Service, and for other purposes.
• amends ← An amendment to the provisions of H.Res. 522, the amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of House Report 111-143, is considered as adopted as orginial text for the purpose of further amendment.
• amends ← An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part B of House Report to fully fund the administration's request for non-military assistance to Pakistan ($1.5 billion) for FY 2010 and provides "such sums" as may be necessary through 2013. It also requires that the administration submit a comprehensive interagency strategy and implementation plan; requires quarterly briefings on developments in Pakistan; as well as written notification to the Congress of adjustments in strategy and related changes in allocations and expenditures.