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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

Introduced: January 8, 2019 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 11, 2019 House · vote #29 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 411–1 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,709 — In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Dec 16, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 January 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-326.

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 Bill text 6 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 53
All 53 Democratic 32 Republican 16
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jan 11, 2019
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Jan 11, 2019
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 10, 2019
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jan 9, 2019
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jan 9, 2019
Collins, Chris
· Jan 9, 2019
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 9, 2019
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 2019
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jan 9, 2019
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jan 9, 2019
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jan 9, 2019
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jan 8, 2019
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jan 8, 2019
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 8, 2019
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jan 8, 2019
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jan 8, 2019
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 8, 2019
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jan 8, 2019
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jan 8, 2019
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jan 8, 2019
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jan 8, 2019
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Jan 8, 2019
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Jan 8, 2019
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Harder, Josh
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jan 8, 2019
Hurd, Will
· Jan 8, 2019
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jan 8, 2019
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Jan 8, 2019
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Khanna, Ro
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Jan 8, 2019
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Meng, Grace
New York · Jan 8, 2019
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 8, 2019
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jan 8, 2019
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jan 8, 2019
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jan 8, 2019
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jan 8, 2019
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 8, 2019
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jan 8, 2019
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 8, 2019
Stewart, Chris
· Jan 8, 2019
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Jan 8, 2019
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jan 8, 2019
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Torres, Norma J.
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jan 8, 2019
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jan 8, 2019
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jan 8, 2019
Granger, Kay
· Jan 3, 2019
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