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US HR8238
US HR8238To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities. The key provisions include: 1) Ensuring Taiwan is considered for funding and formal agreements with the Department of Defense to conduct cooperative research and development on defense equipment and munitions, with a focus on enhancing Taiwan's defense industry and supply chain resilience. 2) Directing the Secretary of Defense to conduct a feasibility study on entering into defense industrial agreements with Taiwan, evaluating the strategic benefits and implications, and including a list of defense capabilities developed in Taiwan that require expedited licenses or that the U.S. industry cannot timely supply. The Secretary must submit a report on the study within 180 days.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Michelle Steel (R)*,
Pat Fallon (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8238/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8238/BILLS-118hr8238ih.pdf |
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