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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Official Titles
Official Titles - House of Representatives
Official Title as Introduced
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.
Actions Overview (2)
Date
Actions Overview
01/11/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 29).(text: CR 1/10/2019 H434)
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
01/11/2019 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 29).(text: CR 1/10/2019 H434)
01/03/2019 Introduced in House
All Actions (10)
Date
Chamber
All Actions
01/14/2019
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/11/2019-12:24pm
House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/11/2019-12:24pm
House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR 1/10/2019 H434)
01/11/2019-12:12pm
House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
01/10/2019-3:42pm
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.
01/10/2019-3:17pm
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
01/10/2019-3:17pm
House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
01/10/2019-3:17pm
House
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
01/03/2019
House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/03/2019
House
Introduced in House
01/14/2019 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/11/2019 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/11/2019 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 1 (Roll no. 29). (text: CR 1/10/2019 H434)
01/11/2019 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
01/10/2019 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.
01/10/2019 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
01/10/2019 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
01/10/2019 Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
01/03/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
This bill establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism as an ambassador-rank official, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who leads the Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism within the Department of State. (Under current law, the special envoy is appointed by the Secretary of State.) The President may nominate the special envoy from among State Department officers and employees.
The special envoy shall be the primary advisor in the government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism in foreign countries. The individual shall be of recognized distinction in religious freedom, law enforcement, or combating anti-Semitism.
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
This bill establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism as an ambassador-rank official, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who leads the Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism within the Department of State. (Under current law, the special envoy is appointed by the Secretary of State.) The President may nominate the special envoy from among State Department officers and employees.
The special envoy shall be the primary advisor in the government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism in foreign countries. The individual shall be of recognized distinction in religious freedom, law enforcement, or combating anti-Semitism.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (01/03/2019)
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
This bill establishes the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism as an ambassador-rank official, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who leads the Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism within the Department of State. (Under current law, the special envoy is appointed by the Secretary of State.) The President may nominate the special envoy from among State Department officers and employees.
The special envoy shall be the primary advisor in the government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism in foreign countries. The individual shall be of recognized distinction in religious freedom, law enforcement, or combating anti-Semitism.