United States 117th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 117-124 1 D cosponsors

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.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 117-124.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 17, 2021. Enacted.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The text was amended to include additional language detailing Taiwan's contributions to global health challenges and its provision of personal protective equipment through the Global Cooperation and Training Framework. This change highlights Taiwan's role and investments in international health efforts, which may affect future discussions about its participation in the World Health Organization.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 124] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1201]] [[Page 136 STAT.
812 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1202]] Public Law 117-124 117th Congress An Act 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.
812 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
May 13, 2022 - [S.
812]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
In 2020, after successfully containing the spread of the novel coronavirus within its borders while upholding democratic principles, Taiwan generously donated millions of pieces of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests to countries in need.
In 2020, after successfully containing the spread of the novel [[Page 136 STAT.
1203]] coronavirus within its borders while upholding democratic principles, Taiwan generously donated millions of pieces of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests to countries in need.
1853 in the 114th Congress, directing the Secretary to report on a strategy to gain observer status for Taiwan at the INTERPOL Assembly.
in the 114th Congress, directing the Secretary to report on a strategy to gain observer status for Taiwan at the INTERPOL Assembly.
(2) Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect and apply beginning with the first report required under subsection (c) of section 1 of the Act entitled, ``To address the participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization'' (Public Law 108-235;
(2) <<NOTE:
Applicability.
22 USC 290 note.>> Effective date.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect and apply beginning with the first report required under subsection (c) of section 1 of the Act entitled, ``To address the participation of Taiwan in the World Health [[Page 136 STAT.
1203]] Organization'' (Public Law 108-235;
Passed the Senate August 6 (legislative day, August 5), 2021.
Approved May 13, 2022.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
812:
117th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
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812 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
Vol.
167 (2021):
Aug.
6, considered and passed Senate.
Vol.
168 (2022):
Apr.
27, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-124.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-124.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4550-4552)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 812.

  10. 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.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4561)

  12. Passed/agreed to in House: 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).

  13. 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)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Received in the House.

  16. Held at the desk.

  17. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)

  19. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)

  20. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  21. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

  22. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.

  23. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.

  24. Introduced in Senate

  25. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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S 812 is sponsored by Menendez, Robert (Democratic).
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