United States 115th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3320 — 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 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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The text now includes a mention of the bill being referred to the Senate and the specific date of January 10, 2018. The phrase specifying "required under subsection (c) of section 1 of Public Law 108-235" has also been adjusted by removing the additional text following it. This change clarifies the process of the bill's progression and maintains reference to the existing legal framework without expanding on it.

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3320 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3320 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3320 _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
3320 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2018 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
(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 Public Law 108- that is submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(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 Public Law 108-235 that is submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
R.
3320 _______________________________________________________________________ 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.
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The bill amends existing law to require the Secretary of State to report on the changes made to the U.S. plan for Taiwan's observer status at the World Health Assembly after any year Taiwan is not invited.

  • Public Law 108-235

    "(3) An account of the changes and improvements the Secretary of State has made to the United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the World Health Assembly, following any annual meetings of the World Health Assembly at which Taiwan did not obtain observer status."

    This addition mandates the Secretary of State to provide detailed reporting on efforts to secure Taiwan's observer status whenever such status is not granted.

Action History

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

  2. Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H59-62)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3320.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H59-60)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H59-60)

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

  8. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3320?
HR 3320 is sponsored by Yoho, Ted S. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3320?
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