H.R. 1911 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) - Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018

Sponsor

Introduced

Apr 5, 2017

Latest Action

Sep 17, 2018

Origin Chamber

House

Type

Bill Number

1911

Congress

115

Policy Area

House Votes (1)

Senate Votes (0)

checkPassed on September 13, 2018

Question

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Status

Passed

Type

Roll Call Type

2/3 Yea-And-Nay

Roll Number

398

House Roll Call Votes

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Summary

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017

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 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.

Text (3)

Referred in Senate

September 17, 2018

Engrossed in House

September 13, 2018

Introduced in House

April 5, 2017

Actions (17)

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09/17/2018

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

09/13/2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/13/2018

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)

09/13/2018

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

09/13/2018

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8184)

09/12/2018

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.

09/12/2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.

09/12/2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8150-8153)

09/12/2018

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

05/17/2018

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

05/17/2018

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

05/17/2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

05/10/2018

Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

05/18/2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

04/05/2017

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

04/05/2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464-465)

04/05/2017

Introduced in House