Markup: H.R. 1911, H.R. 2259, H.R. 3030, H.R. 4989, H.R. 5626, H.R. 5754, and H.R. 5819
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Legislation
H.R. 1911, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
H.R. 1911, To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally, and for other purposes.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute was offered by Mr. Smith and agreed to by voice vote.
H.R. 2259, Sam Farr Peace Corps Enhancement Act
H.R. 2259, To amend the Peace Corps Act to expand services and benefits for volunteers, and for other purposes.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute was offered by Mr. Poe and agreed to by voice vote.
H.R. 3030, Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
H.R. 3030, To help prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, which threaten national and international security, by enhancing United States Government capacities to prevent, mitigate, and respond to such crises.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute was offered by Mrs. Wagner and agreed to by voice vote.
H.R. 4989, Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act
H.R. 4989, To require the Department of State to establish a policy regarding the use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5626, Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2018
H.R. 5626, To amend the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to require the Secretary of State to report on intercountry adoptions from countries which have significantly reduced adoption rates involving immigration to the United States, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5754, Cambodia Democracy Act
H.R. 5754, To promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights in Cambodia, and for other purposes.
An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute was by Mr. Yoho and agreed to by voice vote.
H.R. 5819, BURMA Act of 2018
H.R. 5819, To promote democracy and human rights in Burma, and for other purposes.
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