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H.R. 221 (116th)

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

13 January 2021 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 116-326.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 January 2019

    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

  5. 10 January 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 January 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 January 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 January 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 January 2019

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 January 2019

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 January 2019

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 January 2019

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 16 December 2020

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 December 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 December 2020

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 16 December 2020

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  17. 17 December 2020

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 31 December 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 31 December 2020

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 31 December 2020

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9172)

    Source: NotUsed

  21. 31 December 2020

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mrs. Dingell asked unanimous consent to take the bill, H.R. 221, from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9172)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 1 January 2021

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 1 January 2021

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 13 January 2021

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 116-326.

    Source: President

  25. 13 January 2021

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  26. 13 January 2021

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

11 January 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 411 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 21

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