S. 2426 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
S. 2426 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 18, 2015, sponsored by Cory Gardner with 30 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-139
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cory Gardner (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 18, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 8, 2016
- Passed the HouseMar 14, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMar 17, 2016
- Became lawMar 18, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-139. (Mar 18, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 14, 2016 · Passed381–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
- H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
- S. 2845: Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016
- H.R. 3766: Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016
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