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H.R. 1911 (115th)

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

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Introduced

5 April 2017

Last action

17 September 2018 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Thomas Garrett, David Trott, Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Kihuen, Ruben J. [D-NV-4], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 2017

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 May 2017

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 May 2018

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 May 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 May 2018

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 May 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 September 2018

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 September 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 September 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 September 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 September 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 September 2018

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 September 2018

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 September 2018

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8184)

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 September 2018

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

13 September 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 393 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 33

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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