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HR 3030 — Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Last action — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

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Summary

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.

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The text added indicates that H.R. 3030 was placed on the Senate calendar, specifically Calendar No. 521, after being received and read twice in the Senate. The text removed references the bill's status as engrossed in the House. This change matters because it signifies the bill's progress from the House to the Senate, marking a key step in the legislative process.

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3030 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3030 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
521 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3030 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
3030 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2018 Received;
read twice and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
Calendar No.
521 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 18, 2018 Received;
read twice and placed on the calendar
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Foreign service · 22 U.S.C. ch. 52 1 section
  • § 4028 Training for Foreign Service officers Amends

    22 U.S.C. § 4028

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    (a) Human rights, religious freedom, and human trafficking training (1) In general The Secretary of State, with the assistance of other relevant officials, such as the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom appointed under section 6411(b) of this title, the Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, and the director of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, shall establish as part of the standard training provided after January 1, 1999, for officers of the Service, including chiefs of mission, instruction in the field of internationally recognized human rights. Such training shall include— (A) instruction on international documents and United States policy in human rights, which shall be mandatory for all members of the Service having reporting responsibilities relating to human rights and for chiefs of mission; (B) instruction on the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion, the nature, activities, and beliefs of different religions, and the various aspects and manifestations of violations of religious freedom; (C) instruction on international documents and United States policy on trafficking in persons, including provisions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (division A of Public Law 106–386; 22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) which may affect the United States bilateral relationships; and (D) for Foreign Service Officers who will be assigned to a country experiencing or at risk of mass atrocities, as determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and relevant civil society organizations, instruction on recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities, and methods of preventing and responding to atrocities, including conflict assessment methods, peacebuilding, mediation for prevention, early action and response, and appropriate transitional justice measures to address atrocities. (2) Religious freedom training (A) In general In carrying out the training required under paragraph (1)(B), the Director of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center shall, not later than the one year after December 16, 2016, conduct training on religious freedom for all Foreign Service officers, including all entry level officers, all officers prior to departure for posting outside the United States, and all outgoing deputy chiefs of mission and ambassadors. Such training shall be included in— (i) the A–100 course attended by all Foreign Service officers; (ii) the courses required of every Foreign Service officer prior to a posting outside the United States, with segments tailored to the particular religious demography, religious freedom conditions, and United States strategies for advancing religious freedom, in each receiving country; and (iii) the courses required of all outgoing deputy chiefs of mission and ambassadors. (B) Development of curriculum In carrying out the training required under paragraph (1)(B), the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, in coordination with the Director of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center and other Federal officials, as appropriate, and in consultation with the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom established under section 6431(a) of this title, shall make recommendations to the Secretary of State regarding a curriculum for the training of United States Foreign Service officers under paragraph (1)(B) on the scope and strategic value of international religious freedom, how violations of international religious freedom harm fundamental United States interests, how the advancement of international religious freedom can advance such interests, how United States international religious freedom policy should be carried out in practice by United States diplomats and other Foreign Service officers, and the relevance and relationship of international religious freedom to Un...

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Also cites: 18 U.S.C. § 1091

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The bill amends existing law to enhance the training of Foreign Service officers on recognizing early warning signs of potential atrocities and other violence.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4028(a)(1)

    and → and

    Clarifies that instruction on recognizing patterns of escalation is now included in the training, continuing from other non-violence related education.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4028(a)(1)

    the period at the end → ; and

    Prepares the sentence for the addition of a new subparagraph regarding training.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4028(a)(1)

    instruction on recognizing patterns of escalation and early warning signs of potential atrocities or violence, including gender-based violence, and methods of conflict assessment, peacebuilding, mediation for prevention, early action and response, and transitional justice measures to address atrocities.

    Introduces a new focus in training that includes recognizing early warning signs and addressing violent conflicts.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4028

    In this section, the term `peacebuilding' means nonviolent activities designed to prevent conflict through-- (1) addressing root causes of violence; (2) promoting sustainable peace; (3) delegitimizing violence as a dispute resolution strategy; (4) building capacity within society to peacefully manage disputes, including the capacity of governments to address citizen grievances; and (5) reducing vulnerability to triggers that may spark violence.

    Defines 'peacebuilding' to emphasize the training's aim on nonviolent conflict resolution methods.

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

  2. Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6315-6319)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3030.

  5. 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.

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

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

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

  13. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

  15. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5238-5239)

  16. Introduced in House

  17. Introduced in House

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3030 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3030?
HR 3030 is sponsored by Wagner, Ann (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3030?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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