What does H.Con.Res. 18 do?

H.Con.Res. 18, "Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.," is a House Concurrent Resolution in the 111th Congress. Its full text has not been published yet, so only its stated purpose, sponsor and status are known so far.

Has H.Con.Res. 18 become law?

The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 18. Check the latest action and official source below.

Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 18?

H.Con.Res. 18 was sponsored by Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] (R-GA), with 27 cosponsors.

What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 18?

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (9 Jan 2009).

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H.Con.Res. 18·111th Congress·House Concurrent Resolution

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.

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Latest action (9 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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9 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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What does H.Con.Res. 18 do?: H.Con.Res. 18, "Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes.," is a House Concurrent Resolution in the 111th Congress. Its full text has not been published yet, so only its stated purpose, sponsor and status are known so far.
Has H.Con.Res. 18 become law?: The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 18. Check the latest action and official source below.
Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 18?: H.Con.Res. 18 was sponsored by Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] (R-GA), with 27 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 18?: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (9 Jan 2009).

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