Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004
Public Law 108-332 · S. 2292 · 108th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 16, 2004 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH)
Cosponsors (24): Sen. Joseph Biden, Sen. George Allen,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should continue to support efforts to combat anti-Semitism worldwide through bilateral relationships and interaction with international organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); and (2) the Department of State should thoroughly document acts of anti-Semitism that occur around the world.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary of State to report by November 15, 2004, on acts of anti-Semitism around the world, including a description of: (1) acts of physical violence against, or harassment of, Jewish people, and acts of violence against, or vandalism of, Jewish community institutions; (2) governmental responses to such actions, including enactment and enforcement of laws protecting the right to religious freedom of Jewish people, and efforts to promote anti-bias and tolerance education; and (3) governmental and nongovernmental media that attempts to justify or promote violence against Jewish people.
(Sec. 5) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary to establish within the Department an Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism, to be headed by a Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti-Semitism.
States that the Office shall assume primary responsibility for: (1) monitoring and combating foreign acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement; and (2) coordinating and assisting in the preparation of that portion of the reports relating to acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement for inclusion in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom.
(Sec. 6) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, respectively, to include in Department of State annual human rights and religious freedom reports information concerning acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement and governmental responses.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Foreign Relations Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 4214Related bill
Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 26 actions.
- Oct 16, 2004Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-332.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 15, 2004FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Oct 10, 2004Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 9, 2004FloorFloor · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
- Oct 8, 2004FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Smith (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on International Relations discharged.
- Sep 29, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 10, 2004FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
- May 7, 2004FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 29, 2004CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with amendments. Without written report.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- Apr 8, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs. Hearings held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Apr 7, 2004CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3924-3926)
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
H.Amdt. 807HouseRep. Nick SmithR-MI-7· offered Oct 8, 2004Agreed to
Oct 8, 2004: On agreeing to the Smith (MI) amendments (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.