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H.R.4331

H.R.4331: Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced Sept. 13, 2019
Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)

Bill Cosponsors

35 (25 Democrats, 10 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Jan. 30, 2020
Engrossed in House - Jan. 28, 2020
Introduced in House - Sept. 13, 2019

Bill Summary

Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2019 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various programs and provisions related to Tibet and China. The President shall provide funds to nongovernmental organizations for projects supporting Tibetan communities in Tibet in areas such as sustainable economic development, cultural preservation, and education. The Department of State may not authorize any new Chinese consulates in the United States until a U.S....

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Jan. 30, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan. 28, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H594-596)
Jan. 28, 2020	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H606-607)
Jan. 28, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H594-601)
Jan. 28, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 28, 2020	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 22 (Roll no. 27).
Jan. 28, 2020	Considered as unfinished business.
Jan. 28, 2020	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan. 28, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4331.
Jan. 28, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan. 28, 2020	Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec. 18, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 18, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 25, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Sept. 13, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 13, 2019	Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)

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