Pursuant to the instructions of the House in the Motion to Recommit the amendment was considered.
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InsertsInserted: (11) It is in the national security interest of the United States to combat anti-Semitism around the world because--
Inserted: (A) anti-Semitism is a challenge to the basic principles of tolerance, pluralism, and democracy, and the shared values that bind Americans together;
Inserted: (B) there has been a significant amount of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hatred that must be most strongly condemned; and
Inserted: (C) there is an urgent need to ensure the safety and security of Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, cemeteries, and other institutions.
Inserted: (12) It is in the foreign policy interest of the United States to continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in our bilateral and multilateral relations, including with the United Nations, European Union institutions, Arab League, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Inserted: (13) Because it is important to the national security interest of the United States to maintain strong bipartisan support for Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, all attempts to delegitimize and deny Israel's right to exist must be denounced and rejected.
Inserted: (14) It is in the national security interest of the United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by any foreign country against other countries friendly to the United States or against any United States person.
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Add at the end of section 1 the following:
(11) It is in the national security interest of the United States to combat anti-Semitism around the world because--
(A) anti-Semitism is a challenge to the basic principles of tolerance, pluralism, and democracy, and the shared values that bind Americans together;
(B) there has been a significant amount of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hatred that must be most strongly condemned; and
(C) there is an urgent need to ensure the safety and security of Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, cemeteries, and other institutions.
(12) It is in the foreign policy interest of the United States to continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in our bilateral and multilateral relations, including with the United Nations, European Union institutions, Arab League, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
(13) Because it is important to the national security interest of the United States to maintain strong bipartisan support for Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, all attempts to delegitimize and deny Israel's right to exist must be denounced and rejected.
(14) It is in the national security interest of the United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by any foreign country against other countries friendly to the United States or against any United States person.
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House amendment offered
February 13, 2019
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House amendment offered
February 13, 2019
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
February 13, 2019 • 4:21 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 13, 2019 • 4:21 PM
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Engel.(consideration: CR H1552-1554; text: CR H1552)
February 13, 2019 • 4:18 PM
Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Engel. (consideration: CR H1552-1554; text: CR H1552)
February 13, 2019 • 4:18 PM
On agreeing to the Engel amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
February 13, 2019 • 4:21 PM