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US HR237
US HR237To 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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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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. 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, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.)
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation as an observer at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA). 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 where Taiwan did not participate under such status. This is due to China's opposition to Taiwan's participation, based on its position that Taiwan is part of China and not a separate country.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. (on 03/14/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/237/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr237/BILLS-116hr237ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr237/BILLS-116hr237ih.pdf.pdf |
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