S 812
117th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Congressional oversight
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
World health
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 13, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
May 13, 2022
Signed by President.
May 3, 2022
Presented to President.
Apr 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H4550)
Apr 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4561)
Apr 27, 2022
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 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 812.
Apr 27, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4550-4552)
Apr 27, 2022
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 10, 2021
Held at the desk.
Aug 10, 2021
Received in the House.
Aug 9, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 6, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
Aug 6, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
Jul 28, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | House · vote #138 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 425–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The report shall describe changes and improvements to the State Department's plan to support Taiwan's observer status at the WHA, following any meetings at which Taiwan did not participate under such status. (China has opposed Taiwan's participation in the WHA.)
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 812: A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-812/
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