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HR 5088 97th Congress House

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act

Official title: A bill to establish the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution whose function shall be to develop and implement programs to promote the peacefu… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution whose function shall be to develop and implement programs to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts through the use of conflict resolution techniques.

Introduced: January 27, 1982 See on congress.gov
International Affairs CollegesDispute settlementEducationFederal aid to higher education
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Higher educationInternational arbitrationPeacePeace research
This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 1982
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 2, 1982
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Education.
Jun 23, 1982
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Arms Control & Disarm Agcy.
May 12, 1982
Executive Comment Requested from Arms Control + Disarm Agcy.
Dec 9, 1981
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Nov 25, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.
Nov 25, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Nov 21, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 21, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 20, 1982

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act - Establishes the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Sets forth the functions of the Academy. Declares that the Academy is an independent nonprofit corporation.

Sets forth the powers and duties of the Academy, including establishment of an Endowment of the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Set forth provisions for a Board of Directors and for officers and employees of the Academy.

Set forth requirements for Academy program procedures and records. Requires an annual audit of Academy accounts and audit reports to the President and the Congress.

Subjects the Academy to specified freedom of information provisions.

Provides that, with certain exceptions, the Academy shall not be considered a department, agency, or instrumentality of of the Federal Government.

Prohibits the use of any political test or political qualification with respect to personnel financial assistance under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for Academy buildings, grounds, facilities, programs, and administration. Sets forth provisions for availability of appropriations.

Requires transfer of income and assets to the U.S. Treasury upon dissolution and final liquidation of the Academy or any other legal entity created pursuant to this Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5088: United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-5088/
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