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S. 2426Became Law

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 18, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

What just happenedMar 18, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-139.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
30 cosponsors14 D16 R
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  1. Mar 18, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-139.

  2. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-139.

  3. Mar 18, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 17, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 17, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1317-1318)

  9. Mar 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 111).(text: CR H1317-1318)

  10. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1324-1325)

  11. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37220

    At 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.

  12. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2426.

  13. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1317-1320)

  14. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Mar 10, 2016FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Mar 10, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 9, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 8, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1348-1349; text as passed Senate: CR S1348-1349)

  19. Mar 8, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1348-1349; text as passed Senate: CR S1348-1349)

  20. Feb 2, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.

  21. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  22. Feb 2, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  23. Jan 28, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  24. Dec 18, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  25. Dec 18, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 18, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

Passed House without amendmentMar 14, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 8, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

Reported to Senate without amendmentFeb 2, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

Introduced in SenateDec 18, 2015

This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation.

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