H.R. 221Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

1 recorded action192 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 87 · 58 Democrats · 29 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee
Latest action: Jan 13, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 116-326.

IntroducedJan 3, 2019
Passed the HouseJan 11, 2019
Passed the SenateDec 16, 2020
Sent to the PresidentJan 1, 2021
Became lawJan 13, 2021

What the measure doesCRS 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 221 as public Law on Jan 13, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 29

House Jan 11, 2019

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

411 Yea 1 Nay 21 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 412 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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All members433 members

Democratic234 members

Republican199 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors87 · 58 Democrats · 29 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 221 and vote against it. 7 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 221Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 29

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors87 · 58 Democrats · 29 Republicans

H.R. 221Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 29

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors87 · 58 Democrats · 29 Republicans

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