A bill to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.
Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1452-1454)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1678.
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 H1494-1495)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85).
Roll Call #85 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: 03/03/2020 CR H1452-1453)
Roll Call #85 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 116-135
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1710)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-135.
Became Public Law No: 116-135.