Taiwan Policy Act of 2013
Latest action · Aug 1, 2013 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 25, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 - States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to amend or supersede the Taiwan Relations Act.
States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) support Taiwan and the human rights of its people, (2) permit senior leaders of Taiwan to enter the United States under conditions of appropriate respect and permit meetings between high level Taiwanese and U.S. officials in all U.S. executive departments, and (3) sign a comprehensive extradition agreement.
Authorizes the President to: (1) accept a letter of request from Taiwan for price and availability data or for a formal sales offer regarding the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon or other similar aircraft, and (2) transfer specified naval vessels to Taiwan.
States that in conducting relations with Taiwan and China the United States continues to assent to the six assurances provided to Taiwan in 1982.
Directs: (1) the President to appoint a Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, (2) the Department of State to continue its program to ensure meaningful participation by Taiwan in international organizations, and (3) the Secretary of State to brief Congress about any potential defense-related transfers to Taiwan.
Authorizes the President to make available to Taiwan defense items or defense services, including: (1) air, maritime, and ground capabilities; and (2) capacity for partnership with friendly foreign militaries.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the goal of trade negotiations with Taiwan should be the negotiation of a free trade agreement.
Cosponsors 27
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 25, 2013 to Dec 11, 2013, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Original | Jan 25, 2013 |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Original | Jan 25, 2013 |
| R-TX | John R. Carter | Original | Jan 25, 2013 |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | Original | Jan 25, 2013 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Feb 8, 2013 | |
| R-OH | Steve Chabot | Feb 8, 2013 | |
| R-TX | Michael T. McCaul | Feb 14, 2013 | |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Feb 14, 2013 | |
| D-NJ | Robert E. Andrews | Feb 25, 2013 | |
| R-TX | Steve Stockman | Feb 25, 2013 | |
| R-NJ | Scott Garrett | Mar 12, 2013 | |
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Apr 24, 2013 | |
| D-MA | William R. Keating | Apr 24, 2013 | |
| R-IL | John Shimkus | May 3, 2013 | |
| R-TX | Kenny Marchant | May 8, 2013 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 1, 2013Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Aug 1, 2013Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 25, 2013Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
- Apr 25, 2013Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Mar 15, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Asia
- Aviation and airports
- Canada
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Federal officials
- Free trade and trade barriers
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- National symbols
- Political movements and philosophies
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
- Trade agreements and negotiations
- Travel and tourism
- U.S. and foreign investments
- United Nations
- World health
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 25, 2013Introduced in House
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