Bill113th Congress

H.R. 808

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2013

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Introduced
Feb 25, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Latest Action
Feb 25, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]

Democrat·CA-13
Bioguide ID: L000551
First Name: BARBARA
Last Name: LEE
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Bill Details

Update Date
Sep 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
808
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 25, 2013
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Is Law
No
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 25, 20130

Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2013 - Establishes a Department of Peacebuilding, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peacebuilding (Secretary).

Sets forth the mission of the Department, including: (1) cultivation of peace as a 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 Peace Activities, (3) the Office of International Peace 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.

Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) 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 celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on a Peace Day.

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Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationArms control and nonproliferationAssault and harassment offensesChild healthCommemorative events and holidaysCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCultural 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 offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnited NationsViolent crimeWomen's rights

Introduced in House

Feb 25, 2013

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