Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 22, 2021)
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to convene an annual regional security dialogue with Taiwan and other partners to improve U.S. security relationships with countries in the Western Pacific.
(China considers Taiwan a part of China.)
What just happenedFeb 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 22, 2021
- Feb 22, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 22, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate