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HR 1853 114th Congress House International Affairs Asia International organizations and cooperation Law enforcement administration and funding Taiwan

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

Introduced: October 8, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 2, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2015
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)
Nov 2, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7372)
Nov 2, 2015
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.
Nov 2, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1853.
Nov 2, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7363-7367)
Nov 2, 2015
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 21, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 20, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 20, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Apr 16, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 16, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2015 House · vote #582 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 392–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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's happening now November 3, 2015

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

 Related & companion bills 1
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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 60
All 60 Democratic 22 Republican 26
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Nov 2, 2015
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Nov 2, 2015
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Nov 2, 2015
McSally, Martha
· Oct 29, 2015
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Oct 29, 2015
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Oct 29, 2015
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Oct 29, 2015
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Oct 29, 2015
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Oct 29, 2015
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Oct 27, 2015
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Oct 27, 2015
Curbelo, Carlos
· Oct 27, 2015
Donovan, Daniel
· Oct 27, 2015
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 27, 2015
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Oct 27, 2015
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Oct 27, 2015
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 27, 2015
Walker, Mark
· Oct 27, 2015
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Oct 23, 2015
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Oct 23, 2015
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Oct 23, 2015
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Oct 23, 2015
Bishop, Mike
· Oct 8, 2015
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Sep 11, 2015
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Jul 8, 2015
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jul 8, 2015
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jul 8, 2015
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jul 8, 2015
Russell, Steve
· Jul 8, 2015
Bridenstine, Jim
· Jun 23, 2015
Trott, David
· Jun 23, 2015
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jun 18, 2015
MacArthur, Thomas
· Jun 18, 2015
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jun 12, 2015
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jun 12, 2015
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 9, 2015
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 9, 2015
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 9, 2015
Collins, Doug
· Jun 9, 2015
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jun 4, 2015
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Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · Jun 4, 2015
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 2, 2015
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 2, 2015
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 20, 2015
DeSantis, Ron
· May 19, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1853/
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