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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 707

Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and rejecting attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval or frustration over political events in the Middle East or elsewhere.

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Condemns: (1) all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval over political events, and (2) the comparison of Israel to Nazis.

Applauds those foreign leaders who have condemned anti-Semitic acts, and calls on those who have yet to take firm action against anti-Semitism in their countries to do so.

Reaffirms support for the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism as part of the broader policy priority of fostering international religious freedom.

Supports Holocaust educational programs.

Urges the Secretary of State to:

  • maintain fighting anti-Semitism as a U.S. foreign policy priority;
  • urge governments to ensure that adequate laws are in place to punish anti-Semitic violence against persons and property;
  • continue U.S. reporting on anti-Semitism by the Department of State and the Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism;
  • ensure that instruments of U.S. public diplomacy, including the U.S. Representative to the Organization of Islamic Conference, are utilized to combat anti-Semitism;
  • ensure high-level U.S. participation in the 2014 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) event marking the 10th anniversary of the 2004 OSCE Berlin Declaration against anti-Semitism;
  • provide training for diplomatic and law enforcement personnel posted abroad to report on anti-Semitic incidents; and
  • support OSCE efforts to monitor and address anti-Semitism, including through support for its law enforcement and civil society training programs.

What just happenedSep 18, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10](D-NY)Sponsor
172 cosponsors104 D68 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseSep 18, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2014
  1. Sep 18, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Sep 18, 2014FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 18, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 18, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7860-7862; text of measure as introduced: CR H7860-7861)

  5. Sep 18, 2014DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  6. Sep 18, 2014Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  7. Sep 18, 2014FloorH30200

    Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  8. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  9. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jul 31, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 18, 201436

Condemns: (1) all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval over political events, and (2) the comparison of Israel to Nazis.

Applauds those foreign leaders who have condemned anti-Semitic acts, and calls on those who have yet to take firm action against anti-Semitism in their countries to do so.

Reaffirms support for the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism as part of the broader policy priority of fostering international religious freedom.

Supports Holocaust educational programs.

Urges the Secretary of State to:

  • maintain fighting anti-Semitism as a U.S. foreign policy priority;
  • urge governments to ensure that adequate laws are in place to punish anti-Semitic violence against persons and property;
  • continue U.S. reporting on anti-Semitism by the Department of State and the Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism;
  • ensure that instruments of U.S. public diplomacy, including the U.S. Representative to the Organization of Islamic Conference, are utilized to combat anti-Semitism;
  • ensure high-level U.S. participation in the 2014 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) event marking the 10th anniversary of the 2004 OSCE Berlin Declaration against anti-Semitism;
  • provide training for diplomatic and law enforcement personnel posted abroad to report on anti-Semitic incidents; and
  • support OSCE efforts to monitor and address anti-Semitism, including through support for its law enforcement and civil society training programs.
Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2014

Condemns: (1) all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks as an acceptable expression of disapproval over political events, and (2) the comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating a Holocaust or genocide.

Applauds those foreign leaders, especially in France, Italy, and Germany, who have condemned anti-Semitic acts, and calls on those who have yet to take firm action against anti-Semitism in their countries to do so.

Reaffirms support for the mandate of the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

Supports Holocaust educational programs at home and abroad.

Urges the Secretary of State to:

  • maintain the fight against anti-Semitism as a U.S. foreign policy priority,
  • urge governments to ensure that adequate laws are in place to punish anti-Semitic violence and hate crimes as well as establish mechanisms to investigate and punish perpetrators,
  • continue U.S. reporting on anti-Semitism as a human rights and religious freedom issue,
  • provide training for diplomatic and law enforcement personnel posted abroad to report on anti-Semitic incidents,
  • deepen engagement with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and support its specialized efforts to monitor and address anti-Semitism, and
  • oppose efforts to prevent any individual from exercising his or her religion without fear of prosecution or violence.