Bill would boost diplomat training on Abraham Accords agreements
In committeeH.R. 2609Latest action
Sponsor: Bradley Scott Schneider · Representative · IL
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Official title: PEACE Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The PEACE Act directs the State Department to expand diplomat training on the Abraham Accords and related Middle East agreements.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Foreign Service Institute to create new courses and online training modules on the history and significance of the Abraham Accords and related normalization agreements. It also establishes fellowships letting Foreign Service officers work with counterparts in participating countries, and creates a four-person advisory board to help shape the curriculum.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects U.S. diplomatic personnel, Foreign Service officers, and State Department training operations. It does not directly affect the general public.
Why does it matter?
Because it changes training programs rather than foreign policy itself, its practical effects depend on how the State Department implements the required strategy and progress reports over the following years.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 2, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 2, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.