PEACE Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The PEACE Act is a targeted foreign-affairs reporting bill on antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe. It states that the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, in consultation with other State Department officials, should assess persistent and growing antisemitism and acts of international terrorism in Europe as important to U.S. foreign policy.
It also states that the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, acting through the Assistant Secretary, should diplomatically engage governments of countries of apparent concern on transatlantic cooperation to counter antisemitism and terrorism that may threaten transatlantic stability, U.S. citizens' safety and security, and institutions abroad. The binding requirement is a briefing: within 180 days after enactment and annually thereafter for two years, the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs must brief the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on those matters.
Who Benefits and How
Jewish communities in Europe benefit from elevated U.S. diplomatic attention to antisemitism and related security threats. U.S. citizens in Europe benefit if State Department engagement improves protection of travelers, residents, and institutions abroad. U.S. institutions abroad benefit from attention to terrorism and antisemitic violence that may threaten facilities or personnel. Congressional foreign affairs committees benefit from recurring briefings on European risks and diplomatic engagement. State Department Europe policy staff benefit from a defined mandate for assessing and briefing on the issue.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs staff must assess threats and provide briefings within 180 days and annually for two years. Under Secretary for Political Affairs staff must support diplomatic engagement with countries of apparent concern. U.S. embassies in Europe may need to gather information on antisemitism, terrorism, and transatlantic cooperation. Foreign governments of concern may face diplomatic pressure to address antisemitism and terrorism. Congressional committee staff must receive and evaluate the recurring briefings.
Key Provisions
- States that State Department officials should assess antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe.
- Directs diplomatic engagement with countries of apparent concern on transatlantic cooperation.
- Requires a briefing to House and Senate foreign affairs committees within 180 days.
- Requires annual briefings for two years after the first briefing.
- Provides the committee definition for the reporting requirement.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the State Department's European and Eurasian Affairs leadership to brief Congress within 180 days and annually for two years on antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe, after a sense of Congress calling for assessment, diplomatic engagement with countries of concern, and transatlantic cooperation to protect U.S. citizens and institutions abroad.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs, Civil Rights, Counterterrorism
Primary Purpose
Requires the State Department's European and Eurasian Affairs leadership to brief Congress within 180 days and annually for two years on antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe, after a sense of Congress calling for assessment, diplomatic engagement with countries of concern, and transatlantic cooperation to protect U.S. citizens and institutions abroad.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Jewish communities in Europe
- U.S. citizens in Europe
- U.S. institutions abroad
- Congressional foreign affairs committees
- State Department Europe policy staff
Identified Costs
- Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs staff
- Under Secretary for Political Affairs staff
- U.S. embassies in Europe
- Foreign governments of concern
- Congressional committee staff
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
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Congressional foreign affairs committees
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "under_secretary"
- → Under Secretary for Political Affairs
- "assistant_secretary"
- → Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs
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