H.R. 808 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act
H.R. 808 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 5, 2007, sponsored by Dennis J. Kucinich with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (May 18, 2007)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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