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116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1132
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as ‘‘Peace Month’’
and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020
as ‘‘Peace Month’’ and calling on Congress to take action
to promote peace.
Whereas the United Nations designated September 21
‘‘International Day of Peace’’—otherwise known as Peace
Day;
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared
Peace Day as a day devoted to ‘‘commemorating and
strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among
all nations and peoples’’;
Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, re-
gional and nongovernmental organizations, and individ-
uals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global
peace efforts on Peace Day;
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Whereas Peace Day represents shared hopes of an end to
conflict in all forms;
Whereas the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease
fire on Peace Day;
Whereas this year’s Peace Day theme is ‘‘Shaping Peace To-
gether’’;
Whereas 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone development
in contemporary human history promoting peace and
well-being worldwide;
Whereas violent conflicts could cost upwards of $13.6 trillion
per year globally;
Whereas conflict prevention measures could save between $5
billion to $70 billion per year on average;
Whereas there is almost no interstate war;
Whereas the absolute number of war deaths has been declin-
ing since 1945;
Whereas global peace promotion efforts improve the lives of
Americans and all peoples;
Whereas the United States has a long history of promoting
peace and human rights at home and abroad; and
Whereas September would be an appropriate month to des-
ignate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Peace Month’’;
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and
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(2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at
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home and abroad.
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