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Department of Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Peace to promote the cause of peace. Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary of Peace whose responsibilities will include advising the President on the progress of peace; recommending appropriate policies and programs designed to foster peace; and providing assistance as authorized by Congress to establish institutions which may further among the people an understanding of the true meaning of peace. Provides for the transfer to the Peace Department of all functions of certain agencies.

Gives the Secretary powers to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year.

Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency.

Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years of enactment of this Act a proposed codification of all laws which contain functions transferred to the Secretary.

Title II: International Peace Institute - Establishes an "International Peace Institute" within the Department of Peace to furnish training and instruction to prepare U.S. citizens for service in positions in the field of promoting international understanding and peace.

Empowers the Secretary to appoint officers, staff, and instructors as the Institute may require.

Creates a Board of Trustees consisting of 12-members to administer the operation of the Institute in conjunction with the Secretary. Requires the Board to make an annual written report to the President of its actions and recommendations pertaining to the Institute within 60 days after its annual visit to the Institute.

Grants admission to 150 students who are selected on the basis of merit and who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Grants fellowships and travel and transportation allowances to students of the Institute.

Requires each student selected for admission to sign an agreement to complete the course of instruction and to accept an appointment and service as an officer or employee of the United States or employment with an international organization or private agency engaged in promoting peace.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Gives the Institute power to acquire and hold real and personal property.

Title III: Peace by Investment Corporation - Establishes a Peace by Investment Corporation to purchase the securities and obligations of, or make loans to: (1) any underdeveloped country; (2) any public agency or instrumentality of such country; or (3) any private or semiprivate firm, corporation, or association doing or intending to do business in any such country.

Sets forth guidelines the Corporation shall follow in carrying out the investment program such as each investment must be in furtherance of an economically sound and profitable undertaking; investments must not be in competition with or duplicative of other private or public U.S. investments; and investment programs must be generally consistent with the U.S. policy.

Authorizes the Corporation to issue 50 shares of class A stock (only stock with voting power), "Peace by investment debentures," class B stock, and notes and other obligations to finance the Investment program. Requires one-fifth of the debenture proceeds to be placed in a special fund for the retirement of class A stock and the other obligations.

Places the initial management of the Corporation in the Department of Peace. Provides that when all the class stock has been retired within 6 years the Corporation shall be transferred to private ownership and management.

Gives the Corporation powers to carry out its purposes under this title.

Extends all general penal statutes relating to larceny, embezzlement or conversion of public moneys or property to moneys and property of the Corporation.

Sets forth a penalty of a fine of $10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment for any intentional false entry or report in the Corporation books and conspiring to defraud the Corporation.

Requires the Corporation to make: (1) an annual report to the President for transmission to the Congress of its operations; and (2) within 3 years after its establishment prepare for transmission to Congress the initial results of its studies and its legislative recommendations with regard to the economic and financial policies of the United States.

Title IV: Joint Committee on Peace - Establishes a Joint Committee on Peace composed of 14-members of Congress (7 from each House) to: (1) make a continuing study of matters relating to the Department of Peace; (2) study means of coordinating programs; and (3) file an annual report with Congress containing its findings and recommendations with respect to the Department of Peace. Gives the Joint Committee power to hold hearings.

Authorizes an appropriation of $200,000 each fiscal year to carry out this title.

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Department of Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Peace to promote the cause of peace. Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary of Peace whose responsibilities will include advising the President on the progress of peace; recommending appropriate policies and programs designed to foster peace; and providing assistance as authorized by Congress to establish institutions which may further among the people an understanding of the true meaning of peace. Provides for the transfer to the Peace Department of all functions of certain agencies.

Gives the Secretary powers to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year.

Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency.

Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years of enactment of this Act a proposed codification of all laws which contain functions transferred to the Secretary.

Title II: International Peace Institute - Establishes an "International Peace Institute" within the Department of Peace to furnish training and instruction to prepare U.S. citizens for service in positions in the field of promoting international understanding and peace.

Empowers the Secretary to appoint officers, staff, and instructors as the Institute may require.

Creates a Board of Trustees consisting of 12-members to administer the operation of the Institute in conjunction with the Secretary. Requires the Board to make an annual written report to the President of its actions and recommendations pertaining to the Institute within 60 days after its annual visit to the Institute.

Grants admission to 150 students who are selected on the basis of merit and who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Grants fellowships and travel and transportation allowances to students of the Institute.

Requires each student selected for admission to sign an agreement to complete the course of instruction and to accept an appointment and service as an officer or employee of the United States or employment with an international organization or private agency engaged in promoting peace.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Gives the Institute power to acquire and hold real and personal property.

Title III: Peace by Investment Corporation - Establishes a Peace by Investment Corporation to purchase the securities and obligations of, or make loans to: (1) any underdeveloped country; (2) any public agency or instrumentality of such country; or (3) any private or semiprivate firm, corporation, or association doing or intending to do business in any such country.

Sets forth guidelines the Corporation shall follow in carrying out the investment program such as each investment must be in furtherance of an economically sound and profitable undertaking; investments must not be in competition with or duplicative of other private or public U.S. investments; and investment programs must be generally consistent with the U.S. policy.

Authorizes the Corporation to issue 50 shares of class A stock (only stock with voting power), "Peace by investment debentures," class B stock, and notes and other obligations to finance the Investment program. Requires one-fifth of the debenture proceeds to be placed in a special fund for the retirement of class A stock and the other obligations.

Places the initial management of the Corporation in the Department of Peace. Provides that when all the class stock has been retired within 6 years the Corporation shall be transferred to private ownership and management.

Gives the Corporation powers to carry out its purposes under this title.

Extends all general penal statutes relating to larceny, embezzlement or conversion of public moneys or property to moneys and property of the Corporation.

Sets forth a penalty of a fine of $10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment for any intentional false entry or report in the Corporation books and conspiring to defraud the Corporation.

Requires the Corporation to make: (1) an annual report to the President for transmission to the Congress of its operations; and (2) within 3 years after its establishment prepare for transmission to Congress the initial results of its studies and its legislative recommendations with regard to the economic and financial policies of the United States.

Title IV: Joint Committee on Peace - Establishes a Joint Committee on Peace composed of 14-members of Congress (7 from each House) to: (1) make a continuing study of matters relating to the Department of Peace; (2) study means of coordinating programs; and (3) file an annual report with Congress containing its findings and recommendations with respect to the Department of Peace. Gives the Joint Committee power to hold hearings.

Authorizes an appropriation of $200,000 each fiscal year to carry out this title.

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Department of Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Peace to promote the cause of peace. Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary of Peace whose responsibilities will include advising the President on the progress of peace; recommending appropriate policies and programs designed to foster peace; and providing assistance as authorized by Congress to establish institutions which may further among the people an understanding of the true meaning of peace. Provides for the transfer to the Peace Department of all functions of certain agencies.

Gives the Secretary powers to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year.

Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency.

Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years of enactment of this Act a proposed codification of all laws which contain functions transferred to the Secretary.

Title II: International Peace Institute - Establishes an "International Peace Institute" within the Department of Peace to furnish training and instruction to prepare U.S. citizens for service in positions in the field of promoting international understanding and peace.

Empowers the Secretary to appoint officers, staff, and instructors as the Institute may require.

Creates a Board of Trustees consisting of 12-members to administer the operation of the Institute in conjunction with the Secretary. Requires the Board to make an annual written report to the President of its actions and recommendations pertaining to the Institute within 60 days after its annual visit to the Institute.

Grants admission to 150 students who are selected on the basis of merit and who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Grants fellowships and travel and transportation allowances to students of the Institute.

Requires each student selected for admission to sign an agreement to complete the course of instruction and to accept an appointment and service as an officer or employee of the United States or employment with an international organization or private agency engaged in promoting peace.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Gives the Institute power to acquire and hold real and personal property.

Title III: Peace by Investment Corporation - Establishes a Peace by Investment Corporation to purchase the securities and obligations of, or make loans to: (1) any underdeveloped country; (2) any public agency or instrumentality of such country; or (3) any private or semiprivate firm, corporation, or association doing or intending to do business in any such country.

Sets forth guidelines the Corporation shall follow in carrying out the investment program such as each investment must be in furtherance of an economically sound and profitable undertaking; investments must not be in competition with or duplicative of other private or public U.S. investments; and investment programs must be generally consistent with the U.S. policy.

Authorizes the Corporation to issue 50 shares of class A stock (only stock with voting power), "Peace by investment debentures," class B stock, and notes and other obligations to finance the Investment program. Requires one-fifth of the debenture proceeds to be placed in a special fund for the retirement of class A stock and the other obligations.

Places the initial management of the Corporation in the Department of Peace. Provides that when all the class stock has been retired within 6 years the Corporation shall be transferred to private ownership and management.

Gives the Corporation powers to carry out its purposes under this title.

Extends all general penal statutes relating to larceny, embezzlement or conversion of public moneys or property to moneys and property of the Corporation.

Sets forth a penalty of a fine of $10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment for any intentional false entry or report in the Corporation books and conspiring to defraud the Corporation.

Requires the Corporation to make: (1) an annual report to the President for transmission to the Congress of its operations; and (2) within 3 years after its establishment prepare for transmission to Congress the initial results of its studies and its legislative recommendations with regard to the economic and financial policies of the United States.

Title IV: Joint Committee on Peace - Establishes a Joint Committee on Peace composed of 14-members of Congress (7 from each House) to: (1) make a continuing study of matters relating to the Department of Peace; (2) study means of coordinating programs; and (3) file an annual report with Congress containing its findings and recommendations with respect to the Department of Peace. Gives the Joint Committee power to hold hearings.

Authorizes an appropriation of $200,000 each fiscal year to carry out this title.

There is one summary for this bill. Bill summaries are authored by CRS.

Department of Peace Act - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Peace to promote the cause of peace. Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary of Peace whose responsibilities will include advising the President on the progress of peace; recommending appropriate policies and programs designed to foster peace; and providing assistance as authorized by Congress to establish institutions which may further among the people an understanding of the true meaning of peace. Provides for the transfer to the Peace Department of all functions of certain agencies.

Gives the Secretary powers to administer and carry out the provisions and objectives of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to make an annual written report to the President for submission to the Congress on the activities of the Department for each year.

Continues in effect all orders, determinations, rules, proceedings, regulations, permits, contracts, etc., which are in effect at the time of this Act and transferred to the Department of Peace from another agency.

Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress within two years of enactment of this Act a proposed codification of all laws which contain functions transferred to the Secretary.

Title II: International Peace Institute - Establishes an "International Peace Institute" within the Department of Peace to furnish training and instruction to prepare U.S. citizens for service in positions in the field of promoting international understanding and peace.

Empowers the Secretary to appoint officers, staff, and instructors as the Institute may require.

Creates a Board of Trustees consisting of 12-members to administer the operation of the Institute in conjunction with the Secretary. Requires the Board to make an annual written report to the President of its actions and recommendations pertaining to the Institute within 60 days after its annual visit to the Institute.

Grants admission to 150 students who are selected on the basis of merit and who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university. Grants fellowships and travel and transportation allowances to students of the Institute.

Requires each student selected for admission to sign an agreement to complete the course of instruction and to accept an appointment and service as an officer or employee of the United States or employment with an international organization or private agency engaged in promoting peace.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Gives the Institute power to acquire and hold real and personal property.

Title III: Peace by Investment Corporation - Establishes a Peace by Investment Corporation to purchase the securities and obligations of, or make loans to: (1) any underdeveloped country; (2) any public agency or instrumentality of such country; or (3) any private or semiprivate firm, corporation, or association doing or intending to do business in any such country.

Sets forth guidelines the Corporation shall follow in carrying out the investment program such as each investment must be in furtherance of an economically sound and profitable undertaking; investments must not be in competition with or duplicative of other private or public U.S. investments; and investment programs must be generally consistent with the U.S. policy.

Authorizes the Corporation to issue 50 shares of class A stock (only stock with voting power), "Peace by investment debentures," class B stock, and notes and other obligations to finance the Investment program. Requires one-fifth of the debenture proceeds to be placed in a special fund for the retirement of class A stock and the other obligations.

Places the initial management of the Corporation in the Department of Peace. Provides that when all the class stock has been retired within 6 years the Corporation shall be transferred to private ownership and management.

Gives the Corporation powers to carry out its purposes under this title.

Extends all general penal statutes relating to larceny, embezzlement or conversion of public moneys or property to moneys and property of the Corporation.

Sets forth a penalty of a fine of $10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment for any intentional false entry or report in the Corporation books and conspiring to defraud the Corporation.

Requires the Corporation to make: (1) an annual report to the President for transmission to the Congress of its operations; and (2) within 3 years after its establishment prepare for transmission to Congress the initial results of its studies and its legislative recommendations with regard to the economic and financial policies of the United States.

Title IV: Joint Committee on Peace - Establishes a Joint Committee on Peace composed of 14-members of Congress (7 from each House) to: (1) make a continuing study of matters relating to the Department of Peace; (2) study means of coordinating programs; and (3) file an annual report with Congress containing its findings and recommendations with respect to the Department of Peace. Gives the Joint Committee power to hold hearings.

Authorizes an appropriation of $200,000 each fiscal year to carry out this title.