H.R. 3634 · 117th Congress
Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act
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ShermanSponsor9 cosponsors · 5 D, 4 R
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Buck
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Chabot
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Connolly
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Diaz-Balart
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Sires
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Miller-Meeks
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Allred
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DelBene
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Newman5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill addresses issues concerning diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 28, 2021
Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act
This bill addresses issues concerning diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
The bill directs the Department of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States to rename its office in the District of Columbia as the Taiwan Representative Office in the United States. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and TECRO is Taiwan's principal representative in the United States.)
In addition, the bill establishes a W nonimmigrant visa for aliens affiliated with Taiwan's diplomatic operations, including (1) an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomatic or consular officer accredited by Taiwan and accepted by the United States; (2) a designated principal representative of Taiwan to an international organization; and (3) the immediate family members of such individuals. Specified holders of a W visa shall be entitled to certain immunities afforded to holders of diplomatic visas.
The bill also requires the President to appoint the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan with the advice and consent of the Senate. (After the U.S.-Taiwan relationship became unofficial, the United States conducted relations with Taiwan through the American Institute in Taiwan. The institute's office in Taipei performs many of the same functions as an embassy.)
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Taiwan Diplomatic Review Act
Latest action (Nov 1, 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 28, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.