Bill > HR6262

This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for obtaining membership or observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), a global law enforcement coordination agency. The bill recognizes Taiwan's historical full membership in Interpol from 1964 to 1984 and highlights the critical security gaps created by its current exclusion, particularly its inability to access Interpol's I-24/7 global police communications system. The Secretary of State is required to advocate for Taiwan's participation in Interpol and other international organizations, instruct Interpol Washington (the U.S. National Central Bureau) to officially request Taiwan's membership, and submit a detailed report to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment. Additionally, Interpol Washington must produce a separate report assessing the security threats posed to Taiwan's criminal intelligence due to its non-member status. The bill is rooted in the U.S. commitment to Taiwan's international participation, as established by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, and aims to support Taiwan's ability to share critical law enforcement information and contribute to global crime-fighting efforts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6262/all-info