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Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

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Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

What just happenedMar 26, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-135.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. Mar 26, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-135.

  2. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-135.

  3. Mar 26, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 16, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 16, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 12, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 11, 2020ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 11, 2020NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 11, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1710)

  11. Mar 5, 2020Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  12. Mar 4, 2020FloorH38310

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

  13. Mar 4, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: 03/03/2020 CR H1452-1453)

  14. Mar 4, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85).

  15. Mar 4, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1494-1495)

  16. Mar 3, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. Mar 3, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1678.

  18. Mar 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1452-1454)

  19. Mar 3, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Oct 31, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  21. Oct 31, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. Oct 31, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  23. Oct 30, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  24. Oct 29, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6254-6255)

  25. Oct 29, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6254-6255)

  26. Sep 26, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.

  27. Sep 26, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  28. Sep 26, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  29. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  30. May 23, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  31. May 23, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 26, 202049

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

Senate agreed to House amendmentMar 11, 202074

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

Passed HouseMar 4, 202053

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

Passed SenateOct 29, 201955

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to consult with Congress before decreasing or increasing U.S. government engagement with another nation as a result of that nation's decision to strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.

Reported to SenateSep 26, 201925

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of State to consult with Congress before decreasing or increasing U.S. government engagement with another nation as a result of that nation's decision to strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.

Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2019

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on U.S. actions to affirm and strengthen Taiwan's international alliances around the world. Each report shall discuss specific countries of concern and contain a plan for engaging with countries to increase cooperation with respect to Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

The bill authorizes the State Department to take various actions in response to nations acting to undermine Taiwan, including adjusting U.S. diplomatic presence or the level of U.S. assistance in such countries. The State Department shall consult with Congress before taking such actions.

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 — Informed