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Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004

October 8, 2004. Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 2292) entitled ``An Act to require a report on acts of anti-Semitism around the world'', do pass with the following AMENDMENTS: (1)Page 2, line 7, after ``During'' insert the following: the last 3 months of 2003 and (2)Page 2, after line 9, insert the following new subparagraphs: (A) In Putrajaya, Malaysia, on October 16, 2003, former Prime Minister Mahatir Mohammad told the 57 national leaders assembled for the Organization of the Islamic Conference that Jews ``rule the world by proxy'', and called for a ``final victory'' by the world's 1.3 billion Muslims, who, he said, ``cannot be defeated by a few million Jews.''. (B) In Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15, 2003, simultaneous car bombs exploded outside two synagogues filled with worshippers, killing 24 people and wounding more than 250 people. (3)Page 2, line 10, redesignate subparagraph (A) as subparagraph (C). (4)Page 2, line 14, redesignate subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D). (5)Page 2, line 19, redesignate subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (E). (6)Page 3, line 1, redesignate subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (F). (7)Page 3, beginning line 9, paragraph (4) is amended to read as follows: (4) In November 2002, state-run television in Egypt broadcast the anti-Semitic series entitled ``Horseman Without a Horse'', which is based upon the fictitious conspiracy theory known as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The Protocols have been used throughout the last century by despots such as Adolf Hitler to justify violence against Jews. (8)Page 4, beginning line 3, paragraph (7) is amended to read as follows: (7) The OSCE convened a conference again on April 28-29, 2004, in Berlin, to address the problem of anti-Semitism with the United States delegation led by former Mayor of New York City, Ed Koch. (9)Page 4, after line 20, insert the following new paragraph: (10) Anti-Semitism has at times taken the form of vilification of Zionism, the Jewish national movement, and incitement against Israel. (10)Page 5, line 2, insert after ``OSCE'' the following: , the European Union, and the United Nations (11)Page 5, line 7, strike ``(a) One-time Report.--''. (12)Page 5, line 11, insert ``one-time'' before ``report''. (13)Page 5, line 22, strike ``and'' at the end. (14)Page 5, line 24, strike the period at the end and insert: ; and (15)Page 5, after line 24, insert the following new paragraph: (5) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote racial hatred or incite acts of violence against Jewish people. (16)Page 6, beginning line 1, strike subsection (b) and insert the following new sections: SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM. The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended by adding after section 58 (22 U.S.C. 2730) the following new section: ``SEC. 59. MONITORING AND COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM. ``(a) Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.-- ``(1) Establishment of office.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department of State an Office to Monitor and Combat anti-Semitism (in this section referred to as the `Office') . ``(2) Head of office.-- ``(A) Special envoy for monitoring and combating anti-semitism.--The head of the Office shall be the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating anti- Semitism (in this section referred to as the `Special Envoy'). ``(B) Appointment of head of office.--The Secretary shall appoint the Special Envoy. If the Secretary determines that such is appropriate, the Secretary may appoint the Special Envoy from among officers and employees of the Department. The Secretary may allow such officer or employee to retain the position (and the responsibilities associated with such position) held by such officer or employee prior to the appointment of such officer or employee to the position of Special Envoy under this paragraph. ``(b) Purpose of Office.--Upon establishment, the Office shall assume the primary responsibility for-- ``(1) monitoring and combatting acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in foreign countries; ``(2) coordinating and assisting in the preparation of that portion of the report required by sections 116(d)(7) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d)(7) and 2304(b)) relating to an assessment and description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement for inclusion in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices; and ``(3) coordinating and assisting in the preparation of that portion of the report required by section 102(b)(1)(A)(iv) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6412(b)(1)(A)(iv)) relating to an assessment and description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement for inclusion in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom. ``(c) Consultations.--The Special Envoy shall consult with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions, as the Special Envoy considers appropriate to fulfill the purposes of this section.''. SEC. 6. INCLUSION IN DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNUAL REPORTS OF INFORMATION CONCERNING ACTS OF ANTI-SEMITISM IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (a) Inclusion in Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.--The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 116(d) (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d))-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), and (10), as paragraphs (9), (10), and (11), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: ``(8) wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur during the preceding year, including descriptions of-- ``(A) acts of physical violence against, or harassment of Jewish people, and acts of violence against, or vandalism of Jewish community institutions, including schools, synagogues, and cemeteries; ``(B) instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that attempt to justify or promote racial hatred or incite acts of violence against Jewish people; ``(C) the actions, if any, taken by the government of the country to respond to such violence and attacks or to eliminate such propaganda or incitement; ``(D) the actions taken by such government to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom of Jewish people; and ``(E) the efforts of such government to promote anti-bias and tolerance education;''; and (2) after the fourth sentence of section 502B(b) (22 U.S.C. 2304(b)), by inserting the following new sentence: ``Wherever applicable, a description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur, including the descriptions of such acts required under section 116(d)(8).''. (b) Inclusion in Annual Report on International Religious Freedom.--Section 102(b)(1)(A) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6412(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding after clause (iii) the following new clause: ``(iv) wherever applicable, an assessment and description of the nature and extent of acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement that occur in that country during the preceding year, including-- ``(I) acts of physical violence against, or harassment of, Jewish people, acts of violence against, or vandalism of, Jewish community institutions, and instances of propaganda in government and nongovernment media that incite such acts; and ``(II) the actions taken by the government of that country to respond to such violence and attacks or to eliminate such propaganda or incitement, to enact and enforce laws relating to the protection of the right to religious freedom of Jewish people, and to promote anti-bias and tolerance education.''. (c) Effective Date of Inclusions.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply beginning with the first report under sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d) and 2304(b)) and section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6312(b)) submitted more than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Attest: Clerk. S. 2292