Report on the use of funds previously obligated to the Board of Peace

(a) In general Not later than 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each Federal department or agency that has obligated funds for the Board of Peace shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on such obligations. (b) Spend strategy required (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy describing how funds obligated for the Board of Peace will be used to advance sustainable peace in areas affected by conflict. (2) Elements The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A statement of United States policy objectives for advancing sustainable peace. (B) A description of the purposes, programs, and authorities through which the funds described in such paragraph will be used. (C) An identification of priority countries or regions and a justification for such prioritization. (D) A description of coordination with relevant Federal departments and agencies, allies, partners, and multilateral institutions. (E) A description of how activities supported by such funds will encourage and empower local and national actors to address the concerns of their populations and strengthen resilience against violence. (F) A description of how activities supported by such funds will address the long-term underlying causes of fragility and violence. (G) A description of measurable benchmarks to assess progress toward sustainable peace. (H) A description of mechanisms to ensure accountability, transparency, and legal compliance in the use of funds. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed as authorizing the appropriation, obligation, expenditure, or other availability of funds for the Board of Peace.