H.R. 1730 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
H.R. 1730 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017, has passed the house — introduced on Mar 27, 2017, sponsored by David Kustoff with 50 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Combating Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify prohibitions with respect to intentionally defacing, damaging, or destroying religious real property. Specifically, the bill broadens the scope of prohibited conduct to also criminalize threats to deface, damage, or destroy religious real property.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017
Sponsor
David Kustoff (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 12, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 11, 2017 · Passed402–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017House · Dec 11, 2017
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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