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Global Fragility Act

Introduced: April 8, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3966-3968)
May 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3966-3968)
May 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2116.
May 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3966-3969)
May 20, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
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Global Fragility Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish the interagency Global Fragility Initiative to stabilize conflict-affected areas and prevent violence globally, and establishes funds to support such efforts.

The State Department shall devise a plan for the initiative, including its organizational structure and goals. The State Department shall lead in foreign policy, diplomatic, and political efforts. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall lead in development, humanitarian, and non-security policies. Other departments and agencies, including the Department of Defense, shall provide support as necessary.

The State Department shall select priority countries and regions that are particularly at risk, and report to Congress 10-year plans for each. Each plan shall include information including descriptions of goals, plans for reaching such goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress.

The State Department shall report to Congress every two years about the initiative's progress. The Government Accountability Office shall consult Congress every two years about opportunities to assess the initiative and recommend improvements.

The bill creates the Stabilization and Prevention Fund to support efforts to stabilize conflict-affected areas, including areas at risk from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or other terrorist organizations.

The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to support programs to address emerging, unforeseen, or complex challenges abroad.

What's happening now May 21, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1580 Related bill Global Fragility Act of 2019
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 10 Republican 3
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · May 20, 2019
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · May 20, 2019
KIND, RON
· May 20, 2019
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 20, 2019
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · May 9, 2019
Pence, Greg
· May 9, 2019
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · May 9, 2019
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Apr 9, 2019
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Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 9, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 8, 2019
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 8, 2019
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Apr 8, 2019
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 8, 2019
Rooney, Francis
· Apr 8, 2019
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Apr 8, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Apr 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2116: Global Fragility Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2116/
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"H.R. 2116: Global Fragility Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2116/.
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H.R. 2116, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2116/.
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