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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017

Introduced: May 17, 2018 Introduced by: Wagner, Ann Republican · Missouri 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
Jul 18, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Jul 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 17, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)
Jul 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
Jul 17, 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.
Jul 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
Jul 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
Jul 17, 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.
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 28, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
Jun 22, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 17, 2018 House · vote #334 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 406–5 See who voted →
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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.

(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.

(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.

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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 67
All 67 Democratic 44 Republican 13
ROYCE, ED
· May 17, 2018
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 17, 2018
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · May 16, 2018
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· May 16, 2018
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 16, 2018
 D
Costa, Jim
California · May 10, 2018
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · May 10, 2018
Garrett, Thomas
· May 10, 2018
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Apr 24, 2018
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Apr 18, 2018
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Apr 18, 2018
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 18, 2018
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Apr 18, 2018
 R
Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Apr 13, 2018
Kihuen, Ruben
· Apr 13, 2018
 R
Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Apr 13, 2018
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Apr 13, 2018
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Apr 13, 2018
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Apr 5, 2018
Curbelo, Carlos
· Apr 5, 2018
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Apr 5, 2018
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 21, 2018
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 20, 2018
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 26, 2018
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Feb 14, 2018
 D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Feb 2, 2018
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Feb 2, 2018
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 2, 2018
Dent, Charles
· Jan 29, 2018
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jan 29, 2018
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jan 29, 2018
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jan 10, 2018
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Nov 30, 2017
 R
Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Nov 6, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· Oct 24, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Oct 12, 2017
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 11, 2017
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Oct 3, 2017
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Oct 2, 2017
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Sep 21, 2017
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Sep 14, 2017
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Sep 13, 2017
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 6, 2017
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Sep 6, 2017
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Sep 6, 2017
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 6, 2017
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Aug 1, 2017
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Aug 1, 2017
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Aug 1, 2017
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