PEACE Act
Description
This bill would require the State Department to brief Congress on antisemitism and international terrorism threats in Europe.
Summary
What it does
This bill would require the Department of State to provide periodic briefings to Congress over a three-year period regarding the threat of antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe. These briefings would also cover diplomatic efforts with foreign governments to coordinate on countering these threats, specifically focusing on risks to transatlantic stability and the safety of U.S. citizens and institutions abroad.
Who is affected
The bill affects the Department of State, which is required to provide periodic briefings to Congress regarding antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe. It also impacts U.S. citizens and institutions abroad whose safety and security are identified as being threatened by these activities. Additionally, the legislation involves certain foreign governments through diplomatic engagements focused on transatlantic cooperative efforts.
Key provisions
- Congressional briefings on antisemitism and terrorism in Europe. The Department of State is required to provide periodic briefings to Congress over a three-year period regarding the threat of antisemitism and international terrorism within Europe.
- Reporting on diplomatic efforts to counter extremism. The bill mandates briefings on diplomatic engagements with foreign governments focused on cooperative efforts to counter antisemitism and terrorism that may impact transatlantic stability or the safety of U.S. citizens and institutions.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 6297, Protecting Europe from Antisemitic Crime and Extremism Act· As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on December 3, 2025
Effective dates
The bill's requirements for periodic congressional briefings remain in effect for a period of three years.
Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
The bill aims to monitor and address the threat of antisemitism and international terrorism in Europe by requiring the Department of State to brief Congress on these issues and on diplomatic efforts to maintain transatlantic stability and the safety of U.S. citizens and institutions abroad.