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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 8, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 2116

Global Fragility Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 20, 2019)

Global Fragility Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts.

The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including the Department of Defense, shall provide support as necessary.

The State Department shall select priority countries and regions that are particularly at risk, and report to Congress 10-year plans for each. Each plan shall include information including descriptions of goals, plans for reaching such goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress.

The State Department shall report to Congress every two years about the initiative's progress. The Government Accountability Office shall consult Congress every two years about opportunities to assess the initiative and recommend improvements.

The bill creates the Stabilization and Prevention Fund to support efforts to stabilize conflict-affected areas, including areas at risk from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or other terrorist organizations.

The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to support programs to address emerging, unforeseen, or complex challenges abroad.

What just happenedMay 21, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
20 cosponsors14 D6 R
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  1. May 21, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. May 20, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. May 20, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3966-3968)

  4. May 20, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3966-3968)

  5. May 20, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.

  6. May 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3966-3969)

  7. May 20, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 20, 201953

Global Fragility Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts.

The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including the Department of Defense, shall provide support as necessary.

The State Department shall select priority countries and regions that are particularly at risk, and report to Congress 10-year plans for each. Each plan shall include information including descriptions of goals, plans for reaching such goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress.

The State Department shall report to Congress every two years about the initiative's progress. The Government Accountability Office shall consult Congress every two years about opportunities to assess the initiative and recommend improvements.

The bill creates the Stabilization and Prevention Fund to support efforts to stabilize conflict-affected areas, including areas at risk from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or other terrorist organizations.

The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to support programs to address emerging, unforeseen, or complex challenges abroad.

Introduced in HouseApr 8, 2019

Global Fragility Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts.

The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including the Department of Defense, shall provide support as necessary.

The State Department shall select priority countries and regions that are particularly at risk, and report to Congress 10-year plans for each. Each plan shall include information including descriptions of goals, plans for reaching such goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress.

The State Department shall report to Congress every two years about the initiative's progress. The Government Accountability Office shall consult Congress every two years about opportunities to assess the initiative and recommend improvements.

The bill creates the Stabilization and Prevention Fund to support efforts to stabilize conflict-affected areas, including areas at risk from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or other terrorist organizations.

The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to support programs to address emerging, unforeseen, or complex challenges abroad.

Global Fragility Act — Informed