S. 2426 became law 91 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 113 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and at other related activities, meetings, and mechanisms; and (2) instruct INTERPOL Washington to request observer status for Taiwan in INTERPOL and urge INTERPOL members to support Taiwan's observer status and participation. The State Department shall report to Congress on the U.S. strategy to endorse and obtain observer status for Taiwan in appropriate international organizations, including INTERPOL, and at other related meetings, activities, and mechanisms.
- Committees
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 10 of 173 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 820 words
- Subjects
- AsiaInternational organizations and cooperationLaw enforcement administration and fundingTaiwan
- Latest action
- Mar 18, 2016: Became Public Law No: 114-139.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 114th H.R. 1853 To direct the President to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and fo R · Passed one chamber