A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and for other purposes.
Latest action · Apr 27, 2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 27, 2016
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
This bill directs the Department of State to: (1) develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, including participation in related meetings, working groups, activities, and mechanisms; and (2) urge APEC member states to support India's membership.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 27, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | Mark R. Warner | Original | Apr 27, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Apr 27, 2016Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4830 | To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for India in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and for other purposes. | Identical bill | Mar 22, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2016Introduced in Senate
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