Our National Peacebuilding Strategy
An Open Invitation to America
A shared vision. A conscious journey. A nation united in the everpresent reality of peace.
Our National Peacebuilding Strategy
Establishing a U.S. Department of Peace is an ambitious vision—one that may take years of thoughtful dialogue, collaboration, and sustained civic participation to realize. Peace President United approaches this endeavor not as a political campaign to be won, but as a shared national possibility to be explored and nurtured.
Our aspiration extends beyond securing enough congressional votes to pass legislation. We envision a future in which support for peacebuilding transcends political allegiance, growing from genuine understanding, compassion, and a shared commitment to human well-being.
The following strategy outlines PPU’s evolving approach to cultivating public awareness, inviting citizen participation, engaging elected representatives, and helping bring this vision into the national conversation—with openness, patience, and transparency throughout the journey.
Strategy Details & Objectives
1. Our Vision: Establish a permanent U.S. Department of Peacebuilding dedicated to cultivating peace, preventing violence, advancing reconciliation, and supporting the well-being of humanity.
2. Our Long-Term Aspiration: Seek a congressional supermajority of support, ultimately aspiring to unanimous support—not because unanimity is legally required, but because peace should transcend political allegiance.
3. Our Legislative Approach and Founding Congressional Coalition: Preserve the Department of Peacebuilding vision as H.R. 1111 approaches expiration and encourage its reintroduction in the 120th Congress beginning in 2027.
One of PPU’s primary objectives is to help bring together an initial group of five congressional supporters—two Republicans, two Democrats, and one Independent—to introduce and support the renewed legislation.
This founding coalition would symbolize a shared commitment to peacebuilding that transcends political affiliation. It would be the beginning of a much larger invitation to Congress, with the long-term aspiration of achieving a supermajority of support and, ultimately, unanimity.
Our intention is not simply to gather votes, but to cultivate genuine understanding and heartfelt support for making peacebuilding a permanent national priority.
4. Our Citizen-Led Initiative: Develop a voluntary national declaration of support, inviting citizens, civic leaders, communities, and organizations to express their interest and contribute perspectives.
5. Our Congressional and Civic Outreach: Engage representatives, senators, mayors, and other leaders through thoughtful, personal communication—not pressure, political confrontation, or partisan competition.
6. Our Commitment to Transparency: Publicly share the initiative’s progress, legislative developments, expressions of support, challenges, and evolving strategy.
Our Strategy Roadmap
1. Establish the foundation: Publish the vision and strategy, preserve the H.R. 1111 analysis, and prepare the national declaration.
2. Cultivate relationships: As the 120th Congress begins, engage the existing peacebuilding advocates, congressional offices, mayors, and others through personal communication.
3. Build and document national support: Invite voluntary expressions of support, share what we’re learning, and keep the public informed as the proposal develops.
“Accepting the end of divisive politics and rise of genuinely Conscious Government and Peaceful Coexistence”