S 1678
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Taiwan
Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019
Introduced: May 23, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-135.
Mar 26, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 16, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 12, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 11, 2020
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 11, 2020
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 11, 2020
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1710)
Mar 5, 2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Mar 4, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: 03/03/2020 CR H1452-1453)
Mar 4, 2020
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85).
Mar 4, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1494-1495)
Mar 3, 2020
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.
Mar 3, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1678.
Mar 3, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1452-1454)
Mar 3, 2020
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 31, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 31, 2019
Received in the House.
Oct 30, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 29, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6254-6255)
Oct 29, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6254-6255)
Sep 26, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
Sep 26, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2020 | House · vote #85 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-135.
Committees of jurisdiction
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