Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nations.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Nov 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the sentiment of Congress that Taiwan and its 23 million people should be admitted to the United Nations. It also states that the U.S. should actively support Taiwan's membership in suitable international organizations, as it committed to do in 1994. The resolution highlights Taiwan's democratic elections and human rights record, noting the absence of its population from UN representation.
The bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The provided information does not indicate if the bill has moved beyond this stage or what further actions might occur.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Taiwan and its people deserve U.N. membership; and (2) the United States should fulfill the commitment it made in the 1994 Taiwan Policy Review to more actively support Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations.
Timeline
8 Nov 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 250 do?
- This resolution expresses the sentiment of Congress that Taiwan and its 23 million people should be admitted to the United Nations. It also states that the U.S. should actively support Taiwan's membership in suitable international organizations, as it committed to do in 1994. The resolution highlights Taiwan's democratic elections and human rights record, noting the absence of its population from UN representation. The bill is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The provided information does not indicate if the bill has moved beyond this stage or what further actions might occur.
- Has H.Con.Res. 250 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 250. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 250?
- H.Con.Res. 250 was sponsored by Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] (R-NJ), with 43 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 250?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (8 Nov 2007).
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