H.R. 6104

Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management
Act of 2006
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Introduced on September 19, 2006 by Representative Sam Farr (D-CA-17) and Representative Jim Saxton (R-NJ-03)

This bill authorizes the formation of a Response Readiness Corps and a civilian-led office within the Department of State to assist in reconstruction and stabilization activities in countries or regions, which are at risk, experiencing or recovering from conflict or civil strife.

Its purpose is to provide for the continued development, as a core mission of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, of an effective expert civilian response capable of carrying out reconstruction and stabilization activities in a country or region that is at risk of, or is in transition from, conflict or civil strife.

• An initial authorization of $75 million is given to establish a Conflict Response Fund, which will allow the president to direct funds into regions he feels necessary.

• $25 million is authorized to help in the establishment, training and operations of a civilian Response Readiness Corps for 2007, which will be directly responsible for helping out in conflict regions in coordination with U.S. government civilian agencies.

• The force will be made up of 250 active duty members and 500 reserve personnel.

• Authorizes within the State Department the establishment of an Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, which will facilitate the cooperation and coordination of the planning and implementation of stabilization and reconstruction activities of the U.S. government in countries or regions that are at risk of, or in transition from, conflict or civil strife.

• $80 million is authorized for FY 2007 for personnel, education and training regarding this act.

Latest Status: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
*This bill has a companion bill, S. 3322, which passed the Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent on May 26, 2006.