H.Res. 273 · 116th Congress
Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.
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31 cosponsors · 11 D, 20 R
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- House Introduced Apr 1, 2019
- House Passed May 7, 2019 414–0
This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · May 7, 2019
This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.)
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.
Latest action (May 7, 2019): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 1, 2019
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- House Introduced Apr 1, 2019
- House Passed May 7, 2019 414–0
Final vote · House · May 7, 2019
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi