Congress·In Committee·S. 4278

PEACE Act

Board of Peace Funding Restrictions

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The PEACE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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This bill challenges the authority of the executive branch to manage international groups, which often leads to political disagreements that prevent a bill from becoming law.

Key Points

This bill stops the government from giving any money to a group called the Board of Peace unless Congress passes a law to allow it. It also removes special legal protections and tax exemptions that the group currently receives from the U.S. government.
The bill was written because some lawmakers believe the group was created by Trump without following the proper legal steps. They argue that the executive branch cannot give money to international organizations or grant them special status without getting permission from Congress first.
If the bill passes, government agencies must provide a detailed report within 15 days showing how much money they have already given to the group. They must also explain their strategy for using those funds to help create lasting peace in areas of conflict.
The Secretary of State would be required to submit a specific report on what the Board of Peace is doing in Gaza. This report must evaluate if the group is actually helping U.S. national security and if it is making any real progress toward peace.
The bill suggests that the U.S. should avoid joining groups where a single leader has too much control. This includes leaders who can pick their own replacement or shut down the organization on their own without a vote from other members.

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Milestones

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Apr 13, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PEACE Act

Bill NumberS 4278

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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