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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the safety and security of Jewish communities in Europe.

Introduced: July 9, 2015 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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Became law
Nov 3, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 585). (text: CR 11/2/2015 H7372-7373)
Nov 3, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 585).(text: CR 11/2/2015 H7372-7373)
Nov 3, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7412)
Nov 2, 2015
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.
Nov 2, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
Nov 2, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7372-7378)
Nov 2, 2015
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 9, 2015
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 9, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 7, 2015
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
Oct 7, 2015
Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Discharged.
Aug 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Aug 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 9, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 3, 2015 House · vote #585 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4180 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges the U.S. government to work with European governments and European law enforcement agencies encouraging them to:

  • partner with, share information, and train Jewish community groups to strengthen preparedness and response to anti-Semitic attacks and to support related research initiatives;
  • consider formal partnerships in the United States, United Kingdom, and France between government entities and Jewish community security groups as examples of such partnering;
  • support assessments of the environments of hate crimes and anti-Semitism, including analysis of crimes and law enforcement and community response, and cooperation between European governments and intergovernmental and inter-organizational entities, and use these assessments to adjust efforts to combat anti-Semitism;
  • help Jewish communities develop safety standards;
  • consider developing a standardized pan-European information-sharing and alerting system among governments, inter-governmental agencies, and Jewish communities;
  • work for the implementation of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe declarations and decisions, particularly those focusing on anti-Semitism;
  • ensure that law enforcement personnel are trained to monitor, prevent, and respond to anti-Semitic violence, and that senior officials with commensurate authority and resources have been appointed to combat anti-Semitism;
  • integrate efforts to combat violent extremism and efforts to combat anti-Semitism; and
  • work with law enforcement associations and other relevant professional entities to combat anti-Semitism and to actualize the goals of this resolution.

Supports the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism as part of the broader policy priority of fostering international religious freedom.

Urges the Department of State to continue U.S. reporting on anti-Semitism by the Department and the Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism.

What's happening now November 3, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 585). (text: CR 11/2/2015 H7372-7373)

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