(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the next triennial International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly to be held in September 2013 in Montreal, Canada; and (2) instruct the U.S. Mission to the ICAO to officially request observer status for Taiwan at the Assembly and other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms, and urge ICAO member states to support Taiwan observer status and participation in the ICAO.
Directs the Secretary to report to Congress, in unclassified form, describing the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial ICAO Assembly and at any subsequent ICAO Assemblies and other related meetings.
Committee on Foreign Relations Senate Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-458.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3705-3708)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3720-3721)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 250).(text: CR H3706)
Roll Call #250 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 250). (text: CR H3706)
Roll Call #250 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 113-17
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5509)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5509)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 113-17.
Became Public Law No: 113-17.