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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 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 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.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for robust foreign security assistance to Israel, including support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018. Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act S. 352, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act Support for HR 3342, Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (previously the Sanctioning Hizballahs Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act); HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act; and S.3257, the STOP Using Human Shields Act Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hizballah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act. S 3549/HR 7060, Palestinian Partnership Fund Act Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for S.2060, H Res 1091, HR 4223, and HR 5819 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act H. Res. 931, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Support for global LGBTQ human rights, including HR 2491/S 1172, the Global Respect Act Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Q4 H.R. 1697/S. 720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - To penalize activity related to boycotts directed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank. H.R. 7277/S. 3517 - Prevention of Unconstitutional War With Iran Act - a bill that would prohibit appropriated funds from being used for a US military operation against Iran without the authorization of Congress. H.R. 1911/S. 1292 - Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act - a bill that would 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. H.R. 672/S. 198 - Combating European Anti-Semitism Act - a bill that require the State Department to submit a report for each European country on anti-Semitic attacks on or threats against Jewish people. S. 2497/HR 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act - Codifying the Obama-Netanyahu memorandum of understanding on US assistance to Israel. H.R.3440/S.1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2019. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act of 2017 Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA Support for S.2060, HR 4223, HR 5819, H Res 1091, and related provisions of HR 5515 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act. Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act Support for S. 3257, to penalize the use of human shields by terrorist groups. Support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018. Support for HR 5954/S. 2946 Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for continuation of the JCPOA and addressing its shortcomings Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments of 2017 Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA Support for S.2060, HR 4223, HR 5819 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act Oppose confirmation of Jay Patrick Murray to be Alternate U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs and to serve as an Alternate U.S. Representative to sessions of the UN General Assembly. Oppose confirmation of Ken Isaacs to be director general for the UN International Organization on Migration Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for continuation of the JCPOA and addressing its shortcomings Support for HR 1164/ S. 1697, the Taylor Force Act Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments of 2017 Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA Support for H Con Res 90, S.2060, HR 4223, and S.Res. 376, condemning ethnic cleansing in Burma Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act Support for HR 1698, Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act. Oppose confirmation of Jay Patrick Murray to be Alternate U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs and to serve as an Alternate U.S. Representative to sessions of the UN General Assembly. Oppose confirmation of Ken Isaacs to be director gender for the UN International Organization on Migration Support for HR 5312, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Eli Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for continuation of the JCPOA and addressing its shortcomings Support for HR 1164/ S. 1697, the Taylor Force Act Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments of 2017 Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA Support for H Con Res 90/S 2060, condemning ethnic cleansing in Burma Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act Support for H Res 359, Urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act Support for HR 1698, Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act. Oppose confirmation of Jay Patrick Murray to be Alternate U.S. Representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs and to serve as an Alternate U.S. Representative to sessions of the UN General Assembly.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Supported S.1158/H.R.3030, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act; Supported S.Res.136, marking 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; Supported S.Res.139/H.Res.274, condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of international human rights law; Supported H.R.2658, the Venezuela Humanitarian Assistance and Defense of Democratic Governance Act; Supported H.Res.359, urging the EU to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization; Supported H.R.3329, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act; Supported H.R.3342, the Sanctioning Hezbollahs Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act; Supported H.R.2712, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act; Supported H.R.1221, the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act; Supported S.1292/HR1991, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act; Supported S.198, the Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017; Supported S.447, the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act; Supported in principle the Taylor Force Act (S.1697) and supported the revised Taylor Force Act (H.R.1164); Supported H.R.3542, the Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act; Urged House members to support the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance; Urged House members to support the Bi-Partisan Task Force on Anti-Semitism; Urged continued support for the United States-Israel relationship; Attention to U.S. Middle East foreign policy; Attention to the concerns of the Jewish Diaspora; Concerns relating to the United Nations Human Rights Council; Urged Administration to impose sanctions under 2008 JADE Act and 2016 Global Magnitsky Human Rights Act in response to atrocities by Burmese military against Rohingya population
2017 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2018. Support for global LGBT issues Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Implementation of the Magnitsky Act and the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Incorporate human rights considerations into U.S. foreign policy Maintain full U.S. engagement in the U.N. Human Rights Council Appoint a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism and Special Representative to Muslim Communities Investigate alleged ties to far-right antisemitic groups by senior White House counterterrorism advisor Sebastian Gorka Advance a transatlantic approach to countering intolerance Prioritize civilian protection in Syria Advance human rights protections in U.S. counterterrorism policies and policies to counter violent extremism Protect rights of minorities in Iraq and advancing efforts to bring accountability for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi Advance human rights protections in Egypt Protect academic freedom and oppose the Hungarian government's attempt to close Central European University S.1221: A bill to counter the influence of the Russian Federation in Europe and Eurasia, and for other purposes S.341: A bill to provide for congressional oversight of actions to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other purposes H.R.1059: To provide for congressional oversight of actions to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other purposes H.Res.394: Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws H.R.1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 S.1292: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 S.198: A bill to require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes H.R.672: To require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes H.R.390: Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2017 H.R.1677: To halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, encourage a negotiated political settlement, and hold Syrian human rights abusers accountable for their crimes
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| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office