A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Protecting Europe from Antisemic Crime and Extremism Act" or the "PEACE Act," focuses on antisemitism in Europe. It directs the Department of State to assess the growing threat of antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe. The Under Secretary for Political Affairs is tasked with engaging governments of concern to work on transatlantic cooperation. This cooperation aims to address threats to transatlantic stability and the safety of United States citizens and institutions. Finally, the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs must consult with specific congressional committees regarding these matters.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The act directs the Under Secretary for Political Affairs to diplomatically engage governments of concern regarding antisemitism and terrorism.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill promotes transatlantic cooperation to address security threats and stability.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill directs diplomatic engagement to counter and address acts of international terrorism in Europe.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing Global Threats: The bill calls for assessing the "persistent and growing threat of antisemitism and acts of international terrorism in Europe" which is considered a matter of importance to United States foreign policy (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Protecting Citizens and Institutions: By engaging in diplomatic efforts for transatlantic cooperation, the act seeks to address threats to "the safety and security of United States citizens, and institutions abroad" (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Promoting Stability: The diplomatic engagement aims to counter antisemitism and terrorism that "may threaten transatlantic stability" (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The act directs the Under Secretary for Political Affairs to diplomatically engage governments of concern regarding antisemitism and terrorism. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill promotes transatlantic cooperation to address security threats and stability. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill directs diplomatic engagement to counter and address acts of international terrorism in Europe.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs to consult with specific congressional committees on a regular basis.
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/8/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3948-3949)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6297.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3948-3950)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- 12/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia