S. 1158 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018
S. 1158 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 17, 2017, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 34 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-441
What it does
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of State to provide additional training for Foreign Service Officers assigned to a country experiencing or at risk of mass atrocities, such as genocide or war crimes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 14, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-441. (Jan 14, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed367–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
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