A bill to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
Sponsor and status
Jeff Merkley
Sponsor. Junior Senator for Oregon. Democrat.
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Jul 12, 2024
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on July 12, 2024.
15 Cosponsors (9 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 533: Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Passed House (Senate next) on Feb 15, 2024. 98% incorporated. (compare text)
History
Jan 30, 2023
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Introduced
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Feb 15, 2024
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Identical Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Apr 16, 2024
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Ordered Reported
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May 23, 2024
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Passed Senate (House next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
Jun 5, 2024
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Suspension). |
Jun 12, 2024
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Passed House
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. |
Jul 12, 2024
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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S. 138 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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