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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-07
Introduced
49
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ilhan Omar
Ilhan Omar
Democrat · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 95.1% (595 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (49)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2025-02-07

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a new federal department focused on preventing and resolving conflicts both within the United States and internationally, similar to how the State Department handles foreign affairs. The department would work on peacebuilding efforts, conflict resolution, and violence prevention programs that affect communities, organizations, and potentially foreign policy. It represents an attempt to establish a dedicated government agency specifically tasked with addressing the root causes of conflict rather than responding to crises after they occur.

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Government Operations and Politics
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