Bill or resolution detail
S 812
A bill 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.
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Became Public Law No: 117-124.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-124.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 117-s-812
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Menendez | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ted Cruz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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May 13, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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May 13, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
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May 13, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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May 13, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-124.
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May 3, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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May 3, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4561)
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 812.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H4550)
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4550-4552)
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
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.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 138).
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Aug 10, 2021 · Floor
Held at the desk.
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Aug 10, 2021 · Floor
Received in the House.
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Aug 9, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Aug 6, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
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Aug 6, 2021 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5989-5990; text: CR S5989-5990)
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Jul 28, 2021 · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 110.
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Jul 28, 2021 · Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Jul 28, 2021 · Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report.
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Mar 17, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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Mar 17, 2021 · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Relations Committeessfr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.