H.R. 3005: Global Fragility Reauthorization Act

The Global Fragility Reauthorization Act is a legislative bill aimed at extending and enhancing the provisions of the original Global Fragility Act of 2019. The bill focuses on the prevention of conflicts and the stabilization of fragile regions around the world. Here's a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Reauthorization of Key Provisions

The bill seeks to:

• Reauthorize the annual meetings of the Global Fragility Act Steering Committee to evaluate the alignment of U.S. policy with strategic approaches in priority countries and regions.
• Extend funding for the Prevention and Stabilization Fund and the Complex Crises Fund through 2030, allowing for continued support of initiatives aimed at conflict prevention and stabilization.

Annual Steering Committee Meetings

Provisions are made for annual meetings of senior federal officials to:

• Assess alignment between the objectives of U.S. policy and strategies in fragile countries.
• Identify deficiencies in the current strategies and recommend necessary changes.
• Ensure the integration of diplomatic, development, and security assistance efforts with U.S. policy priorities.

These meetings will be chaired by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Secretary of State and the Deputy National Security Advisor, and will include participation from various stakeholders within the government involved in conflict-related activities.

Funding and Implementation

The bill provides clear guidelines for funding allocated to:

• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities in fragile countries.
• Allow for the use of Economic Support Fund resources specifically for the implementation of the Global Fragility Strategy.

This includes addressing administrative and operational expenses related to the strategy's execution in designated regions by the President.

Conforming Amendments

The bill also makes necessary amendments to previous sections to accommodate the new provisions and ensure consistency across legal text related to the Global Fragility Act.

Reauthorization Duration

The amendments proposed in the bill aim to extend deadlines originally set in the 2019 legislation, particularly pushing deadlines for specific initiatives to 2030.

Focus on Monitoring and Learning

It emphasizes the need for assessing the effectiveness of programs funded under the Prevention and Stabilization Fund, ensuring that efforts are based on evidence and effective methodologies.

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