Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act information
US government bill
The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018, also known as the Elie Wiesel Act, GAPA or EWGAPA (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 115–441 (text) (PDF)), is part of the 115th Congress, being S.1158 in the Senate[1] and HR.3030 in the House.[2] It was introduced in June 2017[3] and passed on December 21, 2018[4]
According to the Congressional Research Service,[1] this law directs the U.S. Department of State to provide additional training for Foreign Service Officers assigned to a country experiencing or at risk of mass atrocities, such as genocide or war crimes. The training shall include instruction on recognizing patterns of escalation and early signs of potential atrocities, and methods of preventing and responding to atrocities. The President shall report annually to Congress on U.S. efforts to prevent mass atrocities.
^ abCardin, Benjamin (21 December 2018). "S.1158 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018". www.congress.gov.
^Wagner, Ann (18 July 2018). "H.R.3030 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018". www.congress.gov.
^Richman, Jackson. "Groups urge Senate to pass Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act". Jewish Journal.
^"US House passes Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act". JNS.org. 21 December 2018.
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