[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1380 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1380 Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as ``Peace Month'' and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2022 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 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, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day; 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 ``End racism. Build peace.''; 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 $14.4 trillion per year globally; Whereas conflict prevention measures could save between $5 billion to $70 billion per year on average; 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 designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``Peace Month''; and (2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad. <all>