H.R. 7052 · In committee · International Affairs

Conflict Prevention Act

What it does

Establishes a Director for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention in the Department of State, reporting to the Secretary through the Under Secretary for Political Affairs.
Creates a Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention comprising not more than 20 full-time Department employees to perform data analysis and strategic planning on foreign conflicts.
Directs the Center to develop advanced analytic methodologies and tools to forecast potential conflict hotspots, conduct in-depth conflict analysis, and provide expertise to regional bureaus and embassies.
Requires the Center to support peace processes by providing expertise to enable and inform peace negotiation and mediation strategies, implementation, and monitoring.

Jan 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs