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HR 5088 97th Congress House International Affairs Colleges Dispute settlement Education Federal aid to higher education Higher education International arbitration Peace Peace research

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act

Introduced: November 21, 1981 See on congress.gov
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 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
 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.

What's happening now July 20, 1982

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3