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Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-3030| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2018
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (117)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gene Green (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in House
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 28, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 10, 2018
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.
Jul 17, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
Jul 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
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)
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Jul 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Jan 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1158
Signed by President.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 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.


  • June 28, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • May 10, 2018
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • 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.


  • July 17, 2018
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 17, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)


  • July 17, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.


  • July 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.


  • July 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)


  • July 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)
    View Vote


  • July 17, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.


  • January 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1158
    Signed by President.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-1158: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

USA115th CongressHR-3030| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2018
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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in House
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 28, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 10, 2018
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.
Jul 17, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 17, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
Jul 17, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
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)
View Vote
Jul 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Jan 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1158
Signed by President.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 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.


  • June 28, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)


  • September 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.


  • May 10, 2018
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.


  • May 17, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • 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.


  • July 17, 2018
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 17, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)


  • July 17, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.


  • July 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.


  • July 17, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)


  • July 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)
    View Vote


  • July 17, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 18, 2018
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.


  • January 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1158
    Signed by President.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (117)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gene Green (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Sander M. Levin (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Thomas J. Rooney (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Joseph Crowley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 115-1158: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity