HR 1775 · 93th Congress · Peace

Department of Peace Act

Introduced 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1973-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Peace to promote the cause of peace. Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary of Peace whose responsibilities will include advising the President on the progress of peace; recommending appropriate policies and programs designed to foster peace; and providing assistance as authorized by Congress to establish institutions which may further among the people an understanding of the true meaning of peace. Provides for the transfer to the Peace Department of all functions of certain agencies. Gives the Secretary powers to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act. Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year. Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years of enactment of this Act a …

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