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HR 2232 105th Congress House

Radio Free Asia Act of 1998

Official title: To provide for increased international broadcasting activities to China.

Introduced: July 23, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 27, 1998
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms under the authority of the order of May 22, 98 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 27, 1998
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
May 19, 1998
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 13, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 10, 1997
Received in the Senate.
Nov 9, 1997
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON FINAL PASSAGE - At the conclusion of debate on the bill, H.R. 2232, the Chair put the question on final passage and by voice vote, declared that the ayes had prevailed. Subsequently, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the day.
Nov 9, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 9, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 9, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 9, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10428-10435, H10526-10527)
Nov 9, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 9, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 21 (Roll no. 623).
Nov 9, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 4, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 6, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
Oct 6, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-303.
Sep 29, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 1997
Executive Comment Received from State.
Sep 25, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Aug 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Aug 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Jul 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 23, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 9, 1997 House · vote #623 On Passage Passed 401–21 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 477 – An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the provisions of H. Res. 302 and agreed to pursu… Agreed to Nov 9, 1997
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 Latest action May 27, 1998

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radio Free Asia Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999 for programs of international broadcasting to China. Earmarks amounts for: (1) Radio Free Asia; (2) additional personnel to staff Cantonese language broadcasting; (3) additional advanced editing equipment; (4) capital expenditures for the purchase and construction of transmission facilities; and (5) augmentation of transmitters at Tinian, Marshall Islands.

Directs the President to report to the Congress on a plan to achieve continuous broadcasting of Radio Free Asia and Voice of America to China in multiple major dialects and languages.

Reduces FY 1998 and 1999 authorizations of appropriations for migration and refugee assistance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 302 Related bill Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People's R…
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Sep 25, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2232: Radio Free Asia Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2232/
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