{"id":82784,"date":"2020-12-24T17:05:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T15:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=82784"},"modified":"2020-12-17T08:32:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T06:32:31","slug":"24-05-57","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reunion68.se\/?p=82784","title":{"rendered":"Senate approves bipartisan bill to elevate status of antisemitism monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a>Senate approves bipartisan bill to elevate status of antisemitism monitor<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

OMRI NAHMIAS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAs we have seen far too often, antisemitism is surging in New York state, our country, and across the world.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The US Senate Session Chamber \/ (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON \u2013 The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that seeks to elevate the position of special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism to the rank of ambassador. The legislation also directs the special envoy to report directly to the secretary of state and prohibit the special envoy from being double-hatted with another portfolio of issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

The “Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Act” emphasize that the special envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of combating antisemitism or religious freedom. It also clarifies that the special envoy shall be the primary advisor and coordinator for US government efforts to monitor and combat antisemitism and antisemitic incitement in foreign countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The legislative effort is led by US Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey), Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts). The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for a final vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAntisemitism, unfortunately, is on the rise and we must do all we can to combat this ancient evil,\u201d Rubio said in a statement. \u201cI welcome the passage of this important bipartisan bill that will ensure that the US remains a leader in the fight against antisemitism worldwide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs we have seen far too often, antisemitism is surging in New York state, our country, and across the world,\u201d Gillibrand said in a press release. \u201cWe must do everything in our power to confront, and end, this growing threat,\u201d she added. \u201cI will always stand with the Jewish community, and fight against hatred and prejudice in all its forms.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAntisemitism continues to rise at an alarming rate across the globe,\u201d said Rosen in a statement. \u201cTo equip the State Department to better address rising antisemitism, it is critical that we elevate the role of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to Ambassador-at-Large,\u201d she added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and national director said that “congress has taken an important step today to ensure that our government can better fight rising antisemitism around the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC director of International Jewish Affairs, said that elevating the position to the rank of Ambassador, \u201cwill enable the US to enhance our leadership addressing the scourge of antisemitism across the globe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Nathan Diament, executive director for public policy for the Orthodox Union, said in a statement that the Jewish community \u201cis very grateful for the Senate\u2019s passage of this important legislation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, we have seen a surge of antisemitic incense around the world in recent years,\u201d he continued. \u201cWith the passage of this legislation, the Senate is providing powerful new tools to the State Department to lead impactful international efforts to combat antisemitism.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hadassah president Rhoda Smolow and CEO\/executive director Janice Weinman said in a statement that \u201cthe United States Senate has today determined that the job of monitoring and combating antisemitism is worthy of our highest diplomatic rank. Similar legislation has already passed in the House of Representatives, putting Congress on the cusp of laying a marker in history. Hadassah applauds today\u2019s bipartisan action in the Senate, which clearly demonstrates America\u2019s outstanding commitment to combating a rise in antisemitism that has all too often led to violence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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