H.R. 221 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
H.R. 221 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 87 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 116-326
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the HouseJan 11, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2020
- Sent to the President2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-326. (Jan 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 11, 2019 · Passed411–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism ActHouse · Jan 11, 2019
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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