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H.R.2739: To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (15 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of State to initiate a U.S. plan to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual week-long summit of the World Health Assembly in May 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland, and to instruct the U.S. delegation there to implement such plan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2739.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 107-158.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Aug. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |