H.R. 2002 · 116th Congress
Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019
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McCaulSponsor24 cosponsors · 4 D, 20 R
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Connolly
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Diaz-Balart
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Engel
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Sherman
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Yoho
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Sires
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Hagedorn
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Reschenthaler
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Wilson
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Curtis
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Fitzpatrick
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Gallagher
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González-Colón
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Meadows
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Perry
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Pence
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Holding
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Smith
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Watkins
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Wright
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Cole
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Grothman
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Bacon
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Taylor5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Apr 1, 2019
- House Passed May 7, 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to review its guidance governing U.S.-Taiwan relations and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the State Department 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.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · May 7, 2019
Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to review its guidance governing U.S.-Taiwan relations and to reissue such guidance to the relevant executive branch departments and agencies. It also directs the State Department 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 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019
Latest action (May 8, 2019): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 1, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Apr 1, 2019
- House Passed May 7, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.