SENATE 812117th CongressBecame Public Law No: 117-124.

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.

Last Action: 5/13/2022

Actions

2022-05-13Became Public Law No: 117-124.
2022-05-13Became Public Law No: 117-124.
2022-05-13Signed by President.
2022-05-13Signed by President.
2022-05-03Presented to President.
2022-05-03Presented to President.
2022-04-27Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-04-27On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H4550)
2022-04-27Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138).
2022-04-27Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4561)
2022-04-27At 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.
2022-04-27DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 812.
2022-04-27Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4550-4552)
2022-04-27Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2021-08-10Held at the desk.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-05-13 (49)

This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The report shall describe changes and improvements to the State Department's plan to support Taiwan's observer status at the WHA, following any meetings at which Taiwan did not participate under such status. (China has opposed Taiwan's participation in the WHA.)

Cosponsors (3)

Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
Christopher Coons (D-DE)
Ted Cruz (R-TX)

Subjects

Asia
Congressional oversight
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
World health

Became law: Pub. L. 117-124

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