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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 16, 2015International Affairs
H.R. 1853

To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 2, 2015)

(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 President 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.

The President shall report to Congress regarding the U.S. strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

What just happenedNov 3, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
121 cosponsors50 D71 R
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  1. Nov 3, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 2, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 2, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 582). (text: CR H7364)

  4. Nov 2, 2015Floor8000

    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): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 582).(text: CR H7364)

  5. Nov 2, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7372)

  6. Nov 2, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Nov 2, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1853.

  8. Nov 2, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7363-7367)

  9. Nov 2, 2015FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. May 21, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. May 21, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. May 20, 2015Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  13. May 20, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  14. May 13, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  15. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 2, 201581

(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 President 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.

The President shall report to Congress regarding the U.S. strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.

Introduced in HouseApr 16, 2015

This bill directs the President 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.

To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the … — Informed