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Congressional Research Service
Version 07 · Reported to House · Dec 1, 2023
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023
This bill requires actions to support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The U.S. Governor of the IMF must advocate for (1) Taiwan's admission into the IMF as a member, to the extent Taiwan seeks to be a member; (2) Taiwan's participation in the IMF's regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan's economic and financial policies; (3) employment opportunities at the IMF for Taiwan nationals; and (4) Taiwan's ability to receive IMF technical assistance and training.
People & committees
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] · R–CA
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 1/10/2024 CR H31-32)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 1/10/2024 CR H31-32)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H125)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McHenry objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 540.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H31-33)
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-293.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-293.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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