Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979 - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes a Department of Peace to: (1) develop and recommend to the President plans to foster peace; and (2) cooperate with other nations in research and planning for the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Provides for the appointment of a Secretary of Peace. Requires the Secretary to make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of current international controversies in which the United States has or claims an interest. Directs the Secretary to establish a Cultural Exchange Division to assist the interchange of ideas between private groups in the United States and those in other countries. Provides for the appointments of an Under Secretary of Peace, four Assistant Secretaries of Peace, and a General Counsel. Transfers the following agencies and functions to the Department: (1) the International Development Cooperation Agency; (2) the ACTION Agency; (3) the functions of the President under the Peace Corps Act; (4) the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency; (5) the functions of the Secretary of State relating to U.S. participation in specialized international agencies in the economic…