116th Congress > House > Vote 28

Date: January 11, 2019

Result: 411-1 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 29

Sponsor: SMITH, Christopher Henry (R-NJ)

Bill number: HR221

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

Bill 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.



Bill titles: To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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