Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-3030
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 

Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 

 
This bill states that it is U.S. policy to regard the prevention of genocide and other atrocity crimes as a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility. 
 
 The President shall instruct the Department of State to establish a Mass Atrocities Task Force to strengthen State Department efforts and assist other agency efforts at atrocity prevention and response. 
 
The Foreign Service Act of 1980 is amended to provide for the training of Foreign Service Officers in conflict and atrocity crimes prevention. 
 
 The Director of National Intelligence is encouraged to include in his or her annual testimony to Congress on threats to U.S. national security: (1) a review of countries and regions at risk of atrocity crimes; and (2) specific countries and regions at immediate risk of atrocity crimes, including most likely pathways to violence, specific risk factors, potential perpetrators, and at-risk target groups. 
 
The bill establishes the Complex Crises Fund to enable the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support programs and activities to prevent or respond to emerging or unforeseen foreign challenges and complex crises overseas, including potential atrocity crimes. Fund amounts may not be expended for lethal assistance or to respond to natural disasters.

action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H6315-6316)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 5 (Roll no. 334).(text: CR H6315-6316)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in House