Bill > HR8452

This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and involve Taiwan in Interpol meetings and activities. The bill also requires the Secretary of State and Interpol Washington to report to Congress on the efforts to endorse and obtain observer status or membership for Taiwan in Interpol and other appropriate international organizations. The bill cites Taiwan's important contributions to global peace and security and the need for Taiwan's participation in Interpol to combat international criminal threats and facilitate information-sharing among law enforcement authorities.