HR 1911 — Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018

Congress: 115 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

Sponsor: Smith, Christopher H. (R-New Jersey)

Summary

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Special Envoy shall: (1) be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating anti-Semitism, law enforcement, or religious freedom; (2) serve as the primary advisor to, and coordinate efforts across, the U.S. government relating to monitoring and combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement in foreign countries; and (3) report directly to the Secretary of State.

Cosponsors (86)

Roll-call votes (428)