H.R. 1145 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1145 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 18, 2021, sponsored by Young Kim with 128 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 128
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
This bill directs the Department of State to include additional information in its annual reports concerning Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization's World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. The report shall describe changes and improvements to the State Department's plan to support Taiwan's observer status at the WHA, following any meetings at which Taiwan did not participate under such status.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Young Kim (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 75 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. (Mar 25, 2021)
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