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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

USA116th CongressHR-221| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (87)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1911
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 10, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
Jan 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
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 11, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
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)
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Jan 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-238
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
Dec 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 31, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)
Dec 31, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-326.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1911
    Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 10, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • January 10, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
  • January 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
  • January 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.
  • January 11, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
  • January 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)
    View Vote
  • January 11, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-238
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • December 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)
  • December 16, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
  • December 16, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 16, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
  • December 17, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • December 31, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9172)
  • December 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)
  • December 31, 2020
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)
  • December 31, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 1, 2021
    Presented to President.
  • January 13, 2021
    Signed by President.
  • January 13, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 116-326.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-238: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Department of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

USA116th CongressHR-221| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2021
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
6 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1911
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 10, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 10, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
Jan 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
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 11, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
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)
View Vote
Jan 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 14, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-238
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
Dec 16, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
Dec 17, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 31, 2020
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)
Dec 31, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 1, 2021
Presented to President.
Jan 13, 2021
Signed by President.
Jan 13, 2021
Became Public Law No: 116-326.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1911
    Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 10, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • January 10, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H434-437)
  • January 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 221.
  • January 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.
  • January 11, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
  • January 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)
    View Vote
  • January 11, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-238
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • December 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)
  • December 16, 2020
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7556)
  • December 16, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 16, 2020
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7556)
  • December 17, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • December 31, 2020
    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9172)
  • December 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)
  • December 31, 2020
    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9172)
  • December 31, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • January 1, 2021
    Presented to President.
  • January 13, 2021
    Signed by President.
  • January 13, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 116-326.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (87)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-238: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReligion