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.)
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.
This bill became law
What it doesSummary public law (May 13, 2022)
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.)
What just happenedMay 13, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateAug 6, 2021
- Reported to SenateJul 28, 2021
- Introduced in SenateMar 17, 2021
- Public LawMay 14, 2022
- May 13, 2022President
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
- May 13, 2022BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
- May 13, 2022President
Signed by President.
- May 13, 2022BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- May 3, 2022Floor
Presented to President.
- May 3, 2022President28000
Presented to President.
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH37300
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). (text: CR H4550)
- Apr 27, 2022Floor8000
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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138).
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4561)
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH37220
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.
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 812.
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4550-4552)
- Apr 27, 2022FloorH30300
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Aug 10, 2021FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Aug 10, 2021FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Aug 9, 2021Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 6, 2021Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
- Aug 6, 2021Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
- Jul 28, 2021Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.
- Jul 28, 2021Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 28, 2021Committee14000
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 28, 2021Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)