Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 27, 2016International Affairs
S. 2857
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 27, 2016)
This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, including participation in related meetings, working groups, activities, and mechanisms; and (2) urge APEC member states to support India's membership.
What just happenedApr 27, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 27, 2016
- Apr 27, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Foreign Relations Committee - Apr 27, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate