H.R. 1853 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1853 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 16, 2015, sponsored by Matt Salmon with 121 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the President to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation. The President shall report to Congress regarding the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Matt Salmon (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 16, 2015
- Passed the HouseNov 2, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Nov 3, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 2, 2015 · Passed392–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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