Peace Act

Summary

Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes the Department of Peace (1) to develop policies and programs to foster peace; (2) to coordinate activities in the United States Government affecting peace; (3) to cooperate with other governments in related research and planning; (4) to encourage cultural exchange programs, and (5) to encourage private institutions and groups to work for the peaceful resolution of international conflict. Transfers to the Secretary of Peace all functions of the Agency for International Development; the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency; the Peace Corps; the International Agricultural Development Service, Department of Agriculture; and related functions of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Agriculture. Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to direct the Secretary of Peace to advise the President as to United Nations appointments. Transfers to the Secretary the functions of the Secretary of State relating to United Nations agencies. Title II: National Peace Academy - Establishes the National Peace Academy, under the supervision of the Secretary of Peace, to prepare citizens for positions promoting international peace and understanding. Authorizes the appropriation to the Academy of such sums as are necessary to carry out this title annually.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 February 1977

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