Conflict Prevention Act

Sponsor: Sara Jacobs (Democratic-CA)January 14, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

New State Department team would help prevent global conflicts and support peace efforts.

This bill would create a new Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention within the State Department. This center would have a dedicated team of experts to better understand, predict, and respond to international conflicts. It would also provide U.S. diplomats with specialized advice and training to support peace negotiations.

What Would Change

Today, the State Department doesn't have a specific central office focused solely on analyzing and preventing global conflicts. This bill would create a new Center with up to 20 full-time experts dedicated to understanding, forecasting, and advising on international conflicts and peace efforts. This would provide a dedicated resource to strengthen U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.

Key Provisions

Creates a Director and a new Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention within the State Department.
Requires the Center to develop ways to understand global conflicts and predict future hotspots.
Lets the Center advise U.S. diplomats on peace talks and how to use resources effectively.
Supports training for Foreign Service officers on conflict prevention and mediation skills.
Ensures the Center's findings are shared with other parts of the U.S. government.

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Conflict Prevention Act

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