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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to foster security in Taiwan, and for other purposes. This bill directs the President to review the Department of State's guidance on diplomatic practice with Taiwan and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the President to report to Congress on the results of the review and on the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act, which states that it is U.S. policy to allow and encourage engagement between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. The Department of Defense shall make efforts to include Taiwanese forces in bilateral and multilateral military exercises to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities. The bill states that Taiwan is an important part of U.S. strategy in the region and urges the United States to conduct regular transfers of defense articles to enhance Taiwan's self-defense capabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to foster security in Taiwan and enhance the U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship. It directs the President to review and reissue guidance on diplomatic practice with Taiwan, and report to Congress on the results of the review and the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act. The bill also states that Taiwan is an important part of the U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region and urges regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan to bolster its self-defense capabilities. Additionally, it expresses the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be allowed to participate in international organizations like the United Nations and World Health Assembly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Tom Cotton (R)*,
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Ted Cruz (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
Bob Menendez (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 03/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/878/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s878/BILLS-116s878is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s878/BILLS-116s878is.pdf.pdf |
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