HR 428
107th Congress
House
Concerning the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
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East AsiaEuropeHealthInternational agenciesSwitzerlandTaiwanWorld health
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26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 28, 2001
Became Public Law No: 107-10.
May 28, 2001
Signed by President.
May 18, 2001
Presented to President.
May 15, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2001
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 113). (consideration: CR H2168-2170, H2173; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2168)
May 15, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 15, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion.
May 15, 2001
Mr. Leach moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
May 10, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 9, 2001
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2001
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 9, 2001
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4584-4585)
May 9, 2001
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4584-4585)
Apr 25, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 24, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1515-1516)
Apr 24, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR H1503)
Apr 24, 2001
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 24, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 428.
Apr 24, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1503-1506)
Apr 24, 2001
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 28, 2001
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 28, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 6, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 6, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2001 | House · vote #113 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
| Apr 24, 2001 | House · vote #86 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 407–0 | 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
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 647 | – | Agreed to |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 107-10.
Plain-English summary
Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) initiate a U.S. plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual week-long summit of the World Health Assembly (of the World Health Organization) in May 2001 in Geneva, Switzerland; and (2) instruct the U.S. delegation to Geneva to implement such plan.
Bill text
6 versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
18
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
CRANE, PHILIP
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Isakson, Johnny
D
Sherman, Brad
R
Smith, Christopher H.
TURNER, JIM
Faleomavaega, Eni
D
Pelosi, Nancy
LAMPSON, NICK
STENHOLM, CHARLES
D
Markey, Edward J.
SCHROCK, EDWARD
R
Calvert, Ken
DEUTSCH, PETER
R
Sessions, Pete
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