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H.R. 1911 115th Congress House

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

Official title: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 5, 2017 Introduced by: Christopher H. Smith Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2018
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)
Sep 13, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8184)
Sep 12, 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.
Sep 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8150-8153)
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 10, 2018
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 5, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464-465)
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 13, 2018 House · vote #398 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 393–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 17, 2018

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

(Sec. 3) 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, law enforcement, 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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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 61
All 61 Democratic 32 Republican 9
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Sep 12, 2018
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Sep 12, 2018
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Sep 10, 2018
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jul 16, 2018
Yoder, Kevin
· Jul 12, 2018
Hurd, Will
· Jun 13, 2018
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · May 21, 2018
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 21, 2018
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 16, 2018
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 15, 2018
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · May 15, 2018
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Apr 25, 2018
Granger, Kay
· Apr 18, 2018
GREEN, GENE
· Apr 12, 2018
 R
Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Apr 12, 2018
Curbelo, Carlos
· Apr 5, 2018
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Apr 5, 2018
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 29, 2018
Comstock, Barbara
· Mar 14, 2018
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Mar 8, 2018
 D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Feb 6, 2018
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Oct 23, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 23, 2017
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Chu, Judy
California · Sep 26, 2017
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Sep 26, 2017
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Sep 26, 2017
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 26, 2017
Faso, John
· Jul 11, 2017
 D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Jul 11, 2017
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jun 21, 2017
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jun 21, 2017
Poliquin, Bruce
· Jun 21, 2017
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 20, 2017
Bishop, Mike
· Jun 13, 2017
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jun 13, 2017
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jun 13, 2017
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jun 13, 2017
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jun 13, 2017
Kihuen, Ruben
· Jun 6, 2017
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Brownley, Julia
California · May 23, 2017
Hultgren, Randy
· May 23, 2017
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· May 23, 2017
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 23, 2017
Zeldin, Lee
· May 23, 2017
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · May 11, 2017
Trott, David
· May 11, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· May 8, 2017
Garrett, Thomas
· May 8, 2017
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · May 4, 2017
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 27, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1911/
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