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Global Fragility Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-727| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2019
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (26)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Global Fragility Act of 2019 This bill directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors. The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce such causes; and (3) contain a selection of priority countries and regions based on various factors, including U.S. national security interest and clearly defined indicators of the levels of violence or fragility in a country or region. The President shall report to Congress and implement action plans for the priority countries and regions. The bill establishes the Prevention and Stabilization Fund to replace the Relief and Recovery Fund. The new fund shall support stabilization of conflict-affected areas and assist areas liberated from or at risk from various terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The bill also establishes the Complex Crises Fund to prevent or respond to emerging and unforeseen events overseas.

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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2116
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2116
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • July 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 18, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

International Affairs

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsPolitical movements and philosophiesPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationReligionRule of law and government transparencySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Global Fragility Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-727| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2019
Global Fragility Act of 2019 This bill directs the President to devise and implement a plan to combat global fragility. The bill also establishes funds to support such endeavors. The President shall report to Congress and implement a 10-year Global Fragility Strategy to (1) help stabilize conflict-affected areas, (2) address global fragility, and (3) increase U.S. capacity to be a leader in international efforts to prevent extremism and violent conflict. The strategy shall (1) focus on the long-term causes of fragility and violence; (2) include specific objectives and approaches to reduce such causes; and (3) contain a selection of priority countries and regions based on various factors, including U.S. national security interest and clearly defined indicators of the levels of violence or fragility in a country or region. The President shall report to Congress and implement action plans for the priority countries and regions. The bill establishes the Prevention and Stabilization Fund to replace the Relief and Recovery Fund. The new fund shall support stabilization of conflict-affected areas and assist areas liberated from or at risk from various terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The bill also establishes the Complex Crises Fund to prevent or respond to emerging and unforeseen events overseas.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2116
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 18, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
  • March 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2116
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • July 18, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 18, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (26)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsPolitical movements and philosophiesPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationReligionRule of law and government transparencySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)