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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2019International Affairs
S. 249

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.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 11, 2020)

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, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)

The State Department shall regularly report to Congress on U.S. actions and plans to strengthen Taiwan's official and unofficial diplomatic relationships around the world.

What just happenedMay 12, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
23 cosponsors7 D16 R
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  1. May 12, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. May 12, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. May 12, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. May 11, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2346-2347)

  5. May 11, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. May 11, 2020Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2346)

  7. May 11, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2345-2347)

  8. Jun 3, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.

  9. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  10. Jun 3, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 11, 202055

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, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)

The State Department shall regularly report to Congress on U.S. actions and plans to strengthen Taiwan's official and unofficial diplomatic relationships around the world.

Reported to SenateJun 3, 201925

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, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)

The State Department shall regularly report to Congress on U.S. actions and plans to strengthen Taiwan's official and unofficial diplomatic relationships around the world.

Introduced in SenateJan 29, 2019

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, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)

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