Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
United States116th CongressHR-221House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 13, 2021
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.
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Latest companion bill action
S-238: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism ActPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-326.