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H.R.808: Department of Peace Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Department of Peace Act - Establishes a Department of Peace, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace (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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Education and Labor
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |