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H.R. 672Became Law

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 14, 2019)

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of State to include in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom information about each European country where there have been particularly significant threats or attacks against Jewish persons or institutions. The report shall include information about the security needs of such Jewish communities, U.S. efforts to partner with European law enforcement agencies and civil society groups, European public awareness initiatives to promote pluralism and tolerance, and efforts by European governments to adopt and apply a working definition of anti-Semitism.

What just happenedJan 14, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-434.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
34 cosponsors17 D17 R
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  1. Jan 14, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-434.

  2. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-434.

  3. Jan 14, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 14, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 2, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 2, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 22, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 22, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8041)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. Dec 22, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8041)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. May 18, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. May 17, 2017FloorH38310

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

  14. May 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4275-4276)

  15. May 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4275-4276)

  16. May 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 672.

  17. May 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4275-4278)

  18. May 17, 2017FloorH30300

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

  19. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. Feb 16, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

    Europe Subcommittee
  22. Feb 16, 2017Committee

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

    Africa Subcommittee
  23. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 14, 201949

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of State to include in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom information about each European country where there have been particularly significant threats or attacks against Jewish persons or institutions. The report shall include information about the security needs of such Jewish communities, U.S. efforts to partner with European law enforcement agencies and civil society groups, European public awareness initiatives to promote pluralism and tolerance, and efforts by European governments to adopt and apply a working definition of anti-Semitism.

Passed House amendedMay 17, 201736

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of State to include in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom information about each European country where there have been particularly significant threats or attacks against Jewish persons or institutions. The report shall include information about the security needs of such Jewish communities, U.S. efforts to partner with European law enforcement agencies and civil society groups, European public awareness initiatives to promote pluralism and tolerance, and efforts by European governments to adopt and apply a working definition of anti-Semitism.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of State to include in its Annual Report on International Religious Freedom information about each European country where there have been particularly significant threats or attacks against Jewish persons or institutions. The report shall include information about the security needs of such Jewish communities, U.S. efforts to partner with European law enforcement agencies and civil society groups, European public awareness initiatives to promote pluralism and tolerance, and efforts by European governments to adopt and apply a working definition of anti-Semitism.

Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 — Informed