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MS HC113

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to reject the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts to the United States Institute of Peace and State Department
  • Opposes the complete elimination of the United States Institute of Peace, which trains U.S. diplomats and armed forces personnel for unstable regions to help prevent conflicts
  • Opposes the proposed 28.7 percent budget cut (approximately $11 billion) to the State Department, which could eliminate thousands of jobs and cultural exchange programs
  • Argues that cutting diplomatic agencies while increasing defense spending undermines the ability to achieve sustainable peace, as military victories require civilian diplomatic efforts
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to all members of Congress and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

United States Institute of Peace and United States State Department; urge Congress to vote no on proposed budget cuts to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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