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H.R.6646: To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any recent discussions conducted between United States Government and the Government of Taiwan and any potential transfer of def
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (3 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of State, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and not later than 120 days thereafter, to provide detailed briefings to Congress respecting: (1) any discussions conducted between any executive branch agency and the government of Taiwan during a covered period (as defined by this Act); and (2) any potential transfer of defense articles or defense services to Taiwan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Scott (GA) 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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6646.
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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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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| July 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |