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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 1, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 2002

Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary 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.


What just happenedMay 8, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
24 cosponsors4 D20 R
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  1. May 8, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. May 7, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 7, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3455-3456)

  4. May 7, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3455-3456)

  5. May 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2002.

  6. May 7, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3455-3457)

  7. May 7, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 1, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Apr 1, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 7, 201953

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.


Introduced in HouseApr 1, 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.


Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 — Informed