HR 4019
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conferences
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
East Asia
Europe
Health
International agencies
Switzerland
Taiwan
World health
To address the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
Introduced: March 24, 2004
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In committee
Reported out
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Became law
Apr 22, 2004
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 21, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H2215)
Apr 21, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H2215)
Apr 21, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2226)
Apr 21, 2004
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 21, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4019.
Apr 21, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2215-2217)
Apr 21, 2004
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 31, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 31, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 31, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 24, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 24, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2004 | House · vote #124 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 416–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Authorizes the Secretary of State to: (1) initiate, and instruct the U.S. delegation to implement, a plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual World Health Assembly summit in Geneva, Switzerland; and (2) introduce a resolution in support of observer status for Taiwan at such summit.
Directs the Secretary to report annually on U.S. efforts to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the World Health Assembly held yearly by the World Health Organization (WHO).
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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