,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cjcj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bb1 #bjag,mrs4 ,wagner 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,cohen1 ,mr4 ,messer1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,tenney1 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,mr4 ,engel1 ,ms4 ,mc,collum1 ,mr4 ,keating1 ,mr4 ,sensenbrenner1 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,mr4 ,paulsen1 ,mr4 ,evans1 ,mr4 ,crowley1 ,mr4 ,crist1 ,mr4 ,ellison1 ,mr4 ,cartwright1 ,ms4 ,shea-,porter1 ,mr4 ,coffman1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,mr4 ,sherman1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mrs4 ,comstock1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mr4 ,raskin1 ,mr4 ,thomas ,j4 ,rooney of ,florida1 and ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and in addition to the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to help prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes1 which threaten national and international security1 by enhancing ,united ,states ,government capacities to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to such crises4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,elie ,wiesel ,genocide and ,atrocities ,prevention ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #d4 ,statement of policy regarding genocide and other atrocity crimes prevention4 ,sec4 #e4 ,mass ,atrocities ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #f4 ,training of ,foreign ,service officers in conflict and atrocity crimes prevention4 ,sec4 #g4 ,report of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #h4 ,complex ,crises ,fund4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the nature of genocide and other atrocity crimes1 including war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and ethnic cleansing1 includes shocking acts of violence perpetrated by governments and non-state actors1 which have killed millions of civilians and other innocent individuals4 7#b7 ,the commitment to prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes has been a centerpiece of policy by consecutive administrations of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states was the first country in the world to sign the ,convention on the ,prevention and ,punishment of the ,crime of ,genocide1 signed at ,paris ,december #i1 #aidh1 and ,president ,ronald ,reagan signed implementing legislation allowing the ,united ,states to become a party to the ,convention on ,november #be1 #aihh4 7#d7 ,in the #bjjf ,national ,security ,strategy1 ,president ,george ,w4 ,bush highlighted the moral imperative that states take action to prevent and punish genocide4 7#e7 ,in #bjjh1 the bipartisan ,genocide ,prevention ,task ,force1 which was co-chaired by former ,secretary of ,defense ,william ,cohen and former ,secretary of ,state ,madeleine ,albright-- 7,a7 stated genocide and mass atrocities also threaten core ,u4,s4 national interests2 and 7,b7 recommended the creation of a new standing interagency mechanism for analysis of threats of genocide and other mass atrocities and coordination of appropriate preventive action4 7#f7 ,in ,december #bjaj1 the ,senate unanimously passed ,senate ,concurrent ,resolution #ga1 which recognized the ,united ,states national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians1 and supporting and encouraging efforts to develop a whole of government approach to prevent and mitigate such acts4 7#g7 ,in #bjab1 ,president ,obama1 in ,presidential ,study ,directive #aj1 which ordered the creation of the ,atrocities ,prevention ,board1 stated that he would ensure that the ,united ,states ,government has the required structures1 tools1 and mechanisms to better prevent and respond to atrocity crimes4 7#h7 ,in ,february #bjad1 ,james ,clapper1 the former ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 stated in his annual national security threat assessment to ,congress-- 7,a7 ,the overall risk of mass atrocities worldwide will probably increase in #bjad and beyond42 7,b7 ,many countries at risk of mass atrocities will likely be open to influence to prevent or mitigate them42 and 7,c7 ,much of the world will almost certainly turn to the ,united ,states for leadership to prevent and respond to mass atrocities44 7#i7 ,in ,february #bjaf1 former ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,clapper stated1 in his annual national security threat assessment to ,congress1 ,risks of atrocities1 large-scale violence1 and regime-threatening instability will remain elevated in #bjaf44 7#aj7 ,the ,united ,states can strengthen its atrocity crimes prevention and peacebuilding efforts by-- 7,a7 supporting civil society which serves a central role in promoting nonviolent conflict resolution and supporting early warning2 7,b7 enhancing cooperation and understanding among ethnic and religious groups1 communities1 and factions2 7,c7 working with the international community to ensure shared responsibility by enhancing multilateral and regional mechanisms that seek to prevent genocide and other atrocity crimes2 7,d7 promoting effective accountability mechanisms to deter individuals and entities that may incite or commit genocide or other atrocity crimes2 and 7,e7 implementing policies that hold accountable individuals and entities that incite or commit genocide or other atrocity crimes4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,atrocity crimes2 mass atrocities ,the terms atrocity crimes and mass atrocities mean large scale and deliberate acts of violence against civilians and include genocide1 war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and ethnic cleansing4 7#b7 ,genocide ,the term genocide has the meaning given the term in section #ajia7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,peacebuilding ,the term peacebuilding means nonviolent activities designed to prevent conflict through-- 7,a7 addressing root causes of violence2 7,b7 promoting sustainable peace2 7,c7 delegitimizing violence as a dispute resolution strategy2 7,d7 building capacity within society to peacefully manage disputes1 including the capacity of governments to address citizen grievances2 and 7,e7 reducing vulnerability to triggers that may spark violence4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7#e7 ,war crime ,the term war crime has the meaning given the term in section #bdda7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #d4 ,statement of policy regarding genocide and other atrocity crimes prevention ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility2 7#b7 to mitigate threats to ,united ,states security by addressing the root causes of insecurity and violent conflict to prevent-- 7,a7 the mass slaughter of civilians2 7,b7 conditions that prompt internal displacement and the flow of refugees across borders2 and 7,c7 other violence that wreaks havoc on regional stability and livelihoods2 7#c7 to enhance our ,nation's capacity to identify1 prevent1 address1 and respond to the drivers of atrocity crimes and violent conflict as part of our humanitarian1 development1 and strategic interests2 7#d7 to pursue a ,government-wide strategy to prevent and respond to the risk of genocide and other atrocity crimes by-- 7,a7 strengthening the diplomatic1 risk analysis and monitoring1 strategic planning1 early warning1 and response capacities of the ,united ,states ,government2 7,b7 improving the use of foreign assistance to respond early1 effectively1 and urgently in order to address the root causes and drivers of violence1 systemic patterns of human rights abuses1 and atrocity crimes2 7,c7 strengthening diplomatic response and the use of foreign assistance to support transitional justice measures1 including criminal accountability1 for past atrocity crimes2 7,d7 supporting international atrocity crimes prevention1 conflict prevention1 peacekeeping1 and peacebuilding mechanisms2 7,e7 supporting and strengthening local civil society1 including human rights defenders and others working to help prevent and respond to atrocity crimes1 and protecting their ability to receive support from and partner with civil society at large2 and 7,f7 promoting financial transparency and enhancing anti-corruption initiatives as part of addressing a root cause of insecurity2 and 7#e7 to employ a variety of unilateral1 bilateral1 and multilateral means to prevent and respond to conflicts and atrocity crimes by-- 7,a7 placing a high priority on timely1 preventive diplomatic efforts2 and 7,b7 exercising a leadership role in promoting international efforts to end crises peacefully4 #e4 ,mass ,atrocities ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall instruct the ,secretary to establish a ,mass ,atrocities ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force7 with the mandate-- 7#a7 to strengthen the ,department of ,state's efforts at atrocity prevention and response2 and 7#b7 to assist other departments and agencies in their efforts to do the same4 7b7 ,leadership ,the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,civilian ,security1 ,democracy1 and ,human ,rights1 or another position of equivalent rank1 shall serve as the ,chair of the ,task ,force and shall report to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,under the direction of the ,chair1 the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 meet regularly to ensure that atrocity crimes and the risk of atrocity crimes throughout the world are adequately considered and addressed2 7#b7 facilitate the development and execution of policies and tools to enhance the capacity of the ,united ,states to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes worldwide2 7#c7 monitor developments throughout the world that heighten the risk of atrocity crimes2 7#d7 analyze and closely review specific atrocity crimes threats or situations of heightened concern2 7#e7 identify any gaps in ,united ,states foreign policy concerning regions or particular countries related to atrocity crimes prevention and response2 7#f7 incorporate lessons learned from past ,united ,states ,government efforts to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes2 7#g7 provide the ,secretary with recommendations and potential improvements to policies1 programs1 resources1 and tools related to atrocity crimes prevention and response2 7#h7 coordinate the ,department of ,state's engagement in interagency processes led by the ,national ,security ,council that share the ,task ,force's objectives2 7#i7 conduct outreach1 including consultations1 not less frequently than biannually1 with representatives of nongovernmental organizations dedicated to atrocity crimes prevention and response and other appropriate parties-- 7,a7 to receive assistance for the ,task ,force's efforts to address emerging atrocity crimes threats or situations and develop new or improved policies and tools2 and 7,b7 to provide an appropriate public understanding of the work of the ,task ,force2 7#aj7 in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i71 focus on particular ways for the ,united ,states ,government to develop1 strengthen1 and enhance its capabilities to-- 7,a7 monitor1 receive early warning of1 and coordinate responses to potential atrocity crimes2 7,b7 deter and isolate perpetrators of atrocity crimes through all available authorities2 7,c7 promote criminal accountability and deny impunity for perpetrators of atrocity crimes within the ,united ,states and throughout the world2 7,d7 engage allies and partners1 including the ,united ,nations ,office on ,genocide ,prevention and the ,responsibility to ,protect and other multilateral and regional institutions1 to build capacities and mobilize action for preventing and responding to atrocity crimes2 7,e7 encourage the deployment of civilian advisors to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes2 7,f7 increase capacity and develop doctrine for the ,united ,states ,foreign ,service1 civil service1 ,armed ,forces1 development professionals1 and other actors to engage in the full spectrum of atrocity crimes prevention and response activities2 7,g7 develop and implement tailored foreign assistance programs that address and mitigate the risks of atrocity crimes2 7,h7 ensure intelligence collection1 analysis1 and sharing of appropriate information2 and 7,i7 address any other issues that the ,task ,force determines to be appropriate2 and 7#aa7 in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i71 receive support from-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,conflict and ,stabilization ,operations2 7,b7 the ,office of ,global ,criminal ,justice2 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights and ,labor2 7,d7 the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs2 7,e7 the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs2 and 7,f7 other bureaus and offices of the ,department of ,state1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 seek to ensure that its efforts complement and support interagency processes led by the ,national ,security ,council that share the ,task ,force's objectives2 and 7#b7 operate with regular consultation and participation of designated representatives1 at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher1 of-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 the ,department of ,justice2 7,e7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,f7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,g7 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency2 7,h7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,i7 the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,united ,nations2 7,j7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7,k7 the ,national ,security ,council2 and 7,l7 such other executive departments1 agencies1 or offices as the ,chair may designate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every three years thereafter for the following six years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,task ,force1 shall submit an unclassified report1 with a classified annex if necessary1 to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 a review1 in consultation with the representatives listed in subsection 7d71 consisting of-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the efficacy of current efforts based on ,united ,states and locally identified indicators1 including capacities and constraints for ,government-wide detection1 early warning and response1 information-sharing1 contingency planning1 and coordination of efforts to prevent and respond to situations of atrocity crimes and other mass violence1 such as gender-based violence2 7,b7 an assessment of the funding expended by relevant ,federal agencies on atrocity crimes prevention activities1 including transitional justice measures and the legal1 procedural1 and resource constraints faced by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development throughout respective budgeting1 strategic planning1 and management cycles to support conflict and atrocity crimes prevention activities in countries identified to be at risk of atrocity crimes2 7,c7 current annual global assessments of sources of instability1 conflict1 and atrocity crimes2 7,d7 recommendations to further strengthen ,united ,states capabilities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,e7 consideration of analysis1 reporting1 and policy recommendations to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes produced by civil society1 academic1 and other nongovernmental organizations and institutions2 7#b7 recommendations to ensure shared responsibility by-- 7,a7 enhancing multilateral mechanisms for preventing atrocity crimes1 including strengthening the role of international organizations and international financial institutions in conflict prevention1 mitigation1 and response2 and 7,b7 strengthening regional organizations2 and 7#c7 the implementation status of the recommendations contained in the review described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,materials and briefings ,the ,chair and members of the ,task ,force shall annually 7or more often as appropriate7-- 7#a7 provide briefings to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 provide briefings and materials1 as appropriate1 to the relevant congressional committees4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj to carry out this section4 #f4 ,training of ,foreign ,service officers in conflict and atrocity crimes prevention ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #gjh7;a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 instruction on recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocity crimes or violence1 including gender-based violence1 and methods of conflict assessment1 peacebuilding1 mediation for prevention1 early action and response1 and transitional justice measures to address atrocity crimes4 4 #g4 ,report of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence is encouraged to include in the ,director's annual 7or more often as appropriate7 unclassified testimony1 accompanied by a classified annex1 if necessary1 to ,congress on threats to ,united ,states national security-- 7#a7 a review of countries and regions at risk of atrocity crimes2 and 7#b7 whenever possible1 specific mention of countries and regions at immediate risk of atrocity crimes1 including most likely pathways to violence1 specific risk factors1 potential groups of perpetrators1 and at-risk target groups4 #h4 ,complex ,crises ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund1 which shall be known as the ,complex ,crises ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,fund71 to enable the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to support programs and activities to prevent or respond to emerging or unforeseen foreign challenges and complex crises overseas1 including potential atrocity crimes4 7b7 ,purposes of assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d71 amounts in the ,fund may be used to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 to support programs and activities that-- 7#a7 mitigate or respond to emerging or unforeseen complex crises1 including urgent humanitarian1 political1 social1 justice1 or economic challenges that threaten stability in any country or region2 7#b7 prevent1 counter1 and respond to the rise of violent conflict and instability1 including atrocity crimes2 or 7#c7 advance the consolidation of peace and democracy4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund may not be expended for lethal assistance or to respond to natural disasters4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than five percent of the amounts in the ,fund may be used for administrative expenses4 7d7 ,congressional notification ,not later than five days before amounts from the ,fund are obligated1 the ,secretary of ,state or the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate1 shall submit notification of such obligation to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7e7 ,waiver ,the notification requirement under subsection 7d7 may be waived if-- 7#a7 failure to do so would pose a substantial risk to human health or welfare2 and 7#b7 the congressional committees set forth in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 are notified not later than three days after an obligation of funds2 and 7,b7 are provided with an explanation of the emergency circumstances that necessitated the waiver4