S. 812 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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.
S. 812 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2021, sponsored by Robert Menendez with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-124
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2021
- Passed the SenateAug 6, 2021
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMay 3, 2022
- Became lawMay 13, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-124. (May 13, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 27, 2022 · Passed425–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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