H.R. 1872 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018
H.R. 1872 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 4, 2017, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-330
What it does
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually regarding the level of access Chinese authorities granted U.S. diplomats, journalists, and tourists to Tibetan areas in China.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 4, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2018
- Became lawDec 19, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-330. (Dec 19, 2018)
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- H.R. 534: U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act
- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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