H.R. 3030Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

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Sponsor: Ann Wagner [R-MO-02]
Cosponsors: 117 · 82 Democrats · 35 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
Latest action: Jul 18, 2018 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

IntroducedJun 22, 2017
Passed the HouseJul 17, 2018
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
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What the measure doesCRS summary

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocities as in its national security interests.

(Sec. 4) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service officers in recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peace building, and early response.

(Sec. 5) The President shall report to Congress regarding U.S. actions to prevent and respond to potential genocides and mass atrocities and countries and regions at risk of atrocities, including descriptions of potential perpetrators and target groups.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3030 as passed House amended on Jul 17, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 334

House Jul 17, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Passed · Two-thirds required

406 Yea 5 Nay 17 not voting

Crossed both parties 5 of 411 voting members broke with their own party: 5 Republicans.

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All members428 members

Democratic193 members

Republican235 members

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Cosponsors117 · 82 Democrats · 35 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 3030 and vote against it. 27 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 3030Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 334

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors117 · 82 Democrats · 35 Republicans

H.R. 3030Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 334

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors117 · 82 Democrats · 35 Republicans

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