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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019International Affairs
S. 727

Global Fragility Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jul 18, 2019)

Global Fragility Act of 2019

This bill directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors.

The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce such causes; and (3) contain a selection of priority countries and regions based on various factors, including U.S. national security interest and clearly defined indicators of the levels of violence or fragility in a country or region. The President shall report to Congress and implement action plans for the priority countries and regions.

The bill establishes the Prevention and Stabilization Fund to replace the Relief and Recovery Fund. The new fund shall support stabilization of conflict-affected areas and assist areas liberated from or at risk from various terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The bill also establishes the Complex Crises Fund to prevent or respond to emerging and unforeseen events overseas.

What just happenedJul 18, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
26 cosponsors18 D7 R1 I
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  1. Jul 18, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

  2. Jul 18, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jul 18, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Jun 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJul 18, 201925

Global Fragility Act of 2019

This bill directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors.

The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce such causes; and (3) contain a selection of priority countries and regions based on various factors, including U.S. national security interest and clearly defined indicators of the levels of violence or fragility in a country or region. The President shall report to Congress and implement action plans for the priority countries and regions.

The bill establishes the Prevention and Stabilization Fund to replace the Relief and Recovery Fund. The new fund shall support stabilization of conflict-affected areas and assist areas liberated from or at risk from various terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The bill also establishes the Complex Crises Fund to prevent or respond to emerging and unforeseen events overseas.

Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2019

Global Fragility Act of 2019

This bill directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors.

The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce such causes; and (3) contain a selection of priority countries based on various factors, including U.S. national security interest and clearly defined indicators of the countries' levels of violence or fragility. The President shall report to Congress and implement action plans for the priority countries.

The bill establishes the Prevention and Stabilization Fund to replace the Relief and Recovery Fund. The new fund shall support stabilization of conflict-affected areas and assist areas liberated from or at risk from various terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The bill also establishes (1) the Complex Crises Fund to prevent or respond to emerging and unforeseen events overseas, and (2) the Partnership Development Fund to address sources of fragility in priority countries.

Global Fragility Act of 2019 — Informed