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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Short Titles as Introduced
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Official Titles
Official Titles - House of Representatives
Official Title as Introduced
To help prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, which threaten national and international security, by enhancing United States Government capacities to prevent, mitigate, and respond to such crises.
Actions Overview (2)
Date
Actions Overview
07/17/2018
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): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334).(text: CR H6315-6316)
06/22/2017
Introduced in House
07/17/2018 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): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334).(text: CR H6315-6316)
06/22/2017 Introduced in House
All Actions (17)
Date
Chamber
All Actions
07/18/2018
Senate
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
07/17/2018-6:49pm
House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/17/2018-6:49pm
House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)
07/17/2018-6:43pm
House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
07/17/2018-4:58pm
House
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.
07/17/2018-4:34pm
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
07/17/2018-4:34pm
House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
07/17/2018-4:34pm
House
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/17/2018
House
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
05/17/2018
House
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
05/17/2018
House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
05/10/2018
House
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
09/05/2017
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
06/28/2017
House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
06/22/2017
House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/22/2017
House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/22/2017
House
Introduced in House
07/18/2018 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
07/17/2018 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/17/2018 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)
07/17/2018 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
07/17/2018 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.
07/17/2018 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
07/17/2018 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
07/17/2018 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/17/2018 Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
05/17/2018 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/17/2018 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/10/2018 Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
09/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
06/28/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
06/22/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/22/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.
Committee / Subcommittee
Date
Activity
Reports
House Foreign Affairs
06/22/2017
Referred to
05/17/2018
Markup by
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.
(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.
(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.
(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.
(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (06/22/2017)
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
This bill states that it is U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility.
The President shall instruct the Department of State to establish a Mass Atrocities Task Force to strengthen State Department efforts and assist other agency efforts at atrocity prevention and response.
The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service Officers in conflict and atrocity crimes prevention.
The Director of National Intelligence is encouraged to include in his or her annual testimony to Congress on threats to U.S. national security: (1) a review of countries and regions at risk of atrocity crimes; and (2) specific countries and regions at immediate risk of atrocity crimes, including most likely pathways to violence, specific risk factors, potential perpetrators, and at-risk target groups.
The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to enable the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support programs and activities to prevent or respond to emerging or unforeseen foreign challenges and complex crises overseas, including potential atrocity crimes. Fund amounts may not be expended for lethal assistance or to respond to natural disasters.