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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 4, 2019International Affairs
S.Con.Res. 13

A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Apr 30, 2019)

This concurrent 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 20, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. May 20, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. May 20, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  3. May 13, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  4. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and 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
  5. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  6. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and 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
  8. May 2, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. May 2, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  10. Apr 30, 2019Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/4/2019 S2280-2281)

  11. Apr 30, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/4/2019 S2280-2281)

  12. Apr 30, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2525)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Apr 30, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2525)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  14. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  15. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateApr 30, 201955

This concurrent 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 SenateApr 4, 2019

This concurrent 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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