HR1111-118

Introduced

To establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 21, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides findings Congress finds the following: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously declared the independence of the 13 colonies, and the achievement of peace was recognized as one of, establishes Department of Peacebuilding There is hereby established a Department of Peacebuilding, which shall— be within the executive branch of the Federal Government; and be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and creates responsibilities and powers. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, appropriations, and grants. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, Education, and Healthcare.

Who Benefits and How

Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides findings Congress finds the following: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously declared the independence of the 13 colonies, and the achievement of peace was recognized as one of...
  • Establishes Department of Peacebuilding There is hereby established a Department of Peacebuilding, which shall— be within the executive branch of the Federal Government; and be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking...
  • Creates responsibilities and powers.
  • Requires principal officers The President shall appoint an Under Secretary of Peacebuilding in the Department, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
  • Creates office of Peace Education and Training There shall be in the Department an Office of Peace Education and Training, the head of which shall be the Assistant Secretary for Peace Education and Training.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides findings Congress finds the following: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously declared the independence of the 13 colonies, and the achievement of peace was recognized as one of, establishes Department of Peacebuilding There is hereby established a Department of Peacebuilding, which shall— be within the executive branch of the Federal Government; and be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and creates responsibilities and powers.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Environment, Education, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill provides findings Congress finds the following: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously declared the independence of the 13 colonies, and the achievement of peace was recognized as one of, establishes Department of Peacebuilding There is hereby established a Department of Peacebuilding, which shall— be within the executive branch of the Federal Government; and be dedicated to peacebuilding, peacemaking, and creates responsibilities and powers.

Policy Domains

Veterans Environment Education Healthcare

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 21, 2023

Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Bowman, …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
3 mentions across 3 clauses
+1 positive -2 negative

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities faces effects in multiple directions

19/21
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Veterans Environment Education Healthcare

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