H.CON.RES.55: Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Feb. 23, 2009
  • Latest Major Action March 26, 2009

Bill Cosponsors

124 (55 Democrats, 70 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Taiwan Relations Act as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Supports the strong and deepening U.S.-Taiwan relationship.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 55.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 23, 2009

Introduced in the House by Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)

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