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PEACE Act

USA119th CongressS-4278| Senate 
| Updated: 4/13/2026
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to assert congressional authority over the funding and participation of the United States in international organizations, specifically targeting an entity known as the "Board of Peace." It explicitly prohibits any federal funds from being appropriated or made available to the Board of Peace unless specifically authorized by an Act of Congress. Furthermore, the bill prevents the United States from granting, recognizing, or extending any privileges, exemptions, or immunities to the Board of Peace or its personnel, effectively nullifying benefits from an executive order designation. The bill's findings highlight that the President designated the Board of Peace as a public international organization via executive order, but without the required congressional authorization, treaty participation, or appropriation of funds. To ensure oversight, the legislation mandates that federal departments and agencies report on any funds previously obligated to the Board of Peace. It also requires the President to submit a strategy detailing how any such obligated funds will be used to advance sustainable peace, and the Secretary of State must report on the Board's contributions to peace in Gaza. A "sense of Congress" provision emphasizes that Congress retains ultimate authority over the obligation and expenditure of federal funds for international organizations, advocating for explicit statutory authorization for such participation. It further states that Congress should not fund organizations whose charters grant unilateral authority to a chairman regarding membership, dissolution, or provide for an indefinite or self-perpetuating chairmanship. These provisions underscore Congress's intent to ensure accountability and proper governance structures in any international body receiving U.S. support.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5309
PEACE Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2682
PEACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2468
PEACE Act of 2023
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2609
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5309
    PEACE Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2682
    PEACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2468
    PEACE Act of 2023


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2609
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

PEACE Act

USA119th CongressS-4278| Senate 
| Updated: 4/13/2026
This legislation aims to assert congressional authority over the funding and participation of the United States in international organizations, specifically targeting an entity known as the "Board of Peace." It explicitly prohibits any federal funds from being appropriated or made available to the Board of Peace unless specifically authorized by an Act of Congress. Furthermore, the bill prevents the United States from granting, recognizing, or extending any privileges, exemptions, or immunities to the Board of Peace or its personnel, effectively nullifying benefits from an executive order designation. The bill's findings highlight that the President designated the Board of Peace as a public international organization via executive order, but without the required congressional authorization, treaty participation, or appropriation of funds. To ensure oversight, the legislation mandates that federal departments and agencies report on any funds previously obligated to the Board of Peace. It also requires the President to submit a strategy detailing how any such obligated funds will be used to advance sustainable peace, and the Secretary of State must report on the Board's contributions to peace in Gaza. A "sense of Congress" provision emphasizes that Congress retains ultimate authority over the obligation and expenditure of federal funds for international organizations, advocating for explicit statutory authorization for such participation. It further states that Congress should not fund organizations whose charters grant unilateral authority to a chairman regarding membership, dissolution, or provide for an indefinite or self-perpetuating chairmanship. These provisions underscore Congress's intent to ensure accountability and proper governance structures in any international body receiving U.S. support.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5309
PEACE Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2682
PEACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2468
PEACE Act of 2023
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2609
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5309
    PEACE Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2682
    PEACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2468
    PEACE Act of 2023


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2609
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted