119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 11, 2026
H.R. 1531Passed HouseInternational Affairs
Republicans pass bill strengthening Taiwan defense partnerships
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. (R-OK)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 24, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 24
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House committee
Sep 16
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House floor
Feb 9
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (2)
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1 Democrat, 1 Republican (of 2 shown).
Activity timeline
Feb 11
Feb 11
Feb 11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 9
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Feb 9
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9
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Feb 9
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
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Feb 9
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)
Feb 9
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 9
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
Feb 9
Feb 9
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
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Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 25
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
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All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 11
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 9
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)
Feb 9
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 9
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
Feb 9
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9
HOUSEMr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025
Nov 25
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
Nov 25
HOUSECommittee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Nov 25
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Nov 25
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Nov 25
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Sep 16
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 16
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 24
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 24
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 24
Introduced in House
Feb 24
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
Gonzalez, VicenteTX-34
Republicans (1)
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
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