HR 6297 United States House · 119th Congress

PEACE Act

HR 6297, the PEACE Act, requires the U.S. State Department to assess antisemitism and terrorism threats in Europe and provide regular briefings to Congress on this issue. Specifically, the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs must deliver an initial briefing to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment, followed by annual briefings for two years. This procedural bill focuses on establishing a reporting mechanism for congressional oversight, without creating new funding or direct policy changes for affected groups.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Nov 25, 2025 Last action Jun 9, 2026

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Introduced in House → Engrossed in House · 1 edit · Jun 8, 2026

MINOR

The PEACE Act was modified to change the nature of the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs' obligation to Congress from providing formal briefings to engaging in consultations on antisemitism in Europe. This shifts the relationship from a one-way reporting requirement to a more informal, two-way dialogue, reducing the formality and accountability of the congressional oversight mechanism.

REQUIREMENT

The Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs is now required to 'consult with' rather than 'provide a briefing to' the appropriate congressional committees. A briefing implies a formal one-way presentation of information, while consultation suggests a more informal two-way exchange. The timeline (180 days after enactment, then annually for two years) remains unchanged.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 9, 2026

Committee

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

upper

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

lower

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3948-3949)

lower

Jun 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3948-3949)

lower

Jun 8, 2026

Introduced

Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

lower

Dec 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

lower

Nov 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

lower

Nov 25, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors