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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 221

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 221

Bill HR 221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2019. Bill HR 221 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2019.  Bill HR 221's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-326. as of January 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 221

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
87
Democrat Cosponsors
58
Republican Cosponsors
29
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 221

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of State
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Human rights
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 221

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

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