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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 1, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 273

Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

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What it doesSummary 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.)

What just happenedMay 7, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
31 cosponsors11 D20 R
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  1. May 7, 2019FloorH38310

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

  2. May 7, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3457)

  3. May 7, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H3457)

  4. May 7, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461)

  5. May 7, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  6. May 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.

  7. May 7, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3457-3458)

  8. May 7, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Apr 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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

    Introduced in House

  14. Apr 1, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 7, 201953

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.)

Introduced in HouseApr 1, 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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