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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 5, 2017International Affairs
H.R. 1911

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 13, 2018)

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement in foreign countries; and (3) report directly to the Secretary of State.

What just happenedSep 17, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
86 cosponsors52 D34 R
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  1. Sep 17, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 13, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 13, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 2 (Roll no. 398). (text: CR 09/12/2018 H8150-8151)

  4. Sep 13, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 2 (Roll no. 398).(text: CR 09/12/2018 H8150-8151)

  5. Sep 13, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8184)

  6. Sep 12, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.

  8. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8150-8153)

  9. Sep 12, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. May 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 17, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. May 17, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. May 10, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. May 18, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Africa Subcommittee
  15. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464-465)

  17. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 5, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 13, 201836

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement in foreign countries; and (3) report directly to the Secretary of State.

Introduced in HouseApr 5, 2017

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement in foreign countries; and (3) report directly to the Secretary of State.

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 — Informed