HR 221
116th Congress
House
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Introduced: January 3, 2019
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-326.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Dec 31, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 31, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)
Dec 31, 2020
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9172)
Dec 31, 2020
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)
Dec 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2020
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 11, 2019
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)
Jan 11, 2019
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)
Jan 11, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
Jan 10, 2019
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.
Jan 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
Jan 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
Jan 10, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2019 | House · vote #29 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 411–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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 combating anti-Semitism.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-326.
Committees of jurisdiction
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