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

Became Public Law No: 116-135.

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S. 1678, Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

Oct 4, 2019

As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on September 26, 2019

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Summary

49 Public Law Mar 27, 2020

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.)

74 Senate agreed to House amendment Mar 19, 2020

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.)

53 Passed House Mar 10, 2020

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.)

55 Passed Senate Mar 2, 2020

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.

25 Reported to Senate Mar 2, 2020

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.

00 Introduced in Senate Oct 29, 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.

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Timeline

Mar 26, 2020

Signed by President.

Mar 26, 2020

Signed by President.

Mar 26, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-135.

Mar 26, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-135.

Mar 16, 2020

Presented to President.

Mar 16, 2020

Presented to President.

Mar 12, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 11, 2020

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

Mar 11, 2020

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

Mar 11, 2020

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

Mar 5, 2020

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

Mar 4, 2020

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

Mar 4, 2020

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).

Mar 4, 2020

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)

Mar 4, 2020

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

Mar 3, 2020

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

Mar 3, 2020

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

Mar 3, 2020

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

Mar 3, 2020

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.

Oct 31, 2019

Received in the House.

Oct 31, 2019

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.

Oct 30, 2019

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 29, 2019

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

Oct 29, 2019

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

Sep 26, 2019

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

Sep 26, 2019

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

Sep 26, 2019

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

Sep 25, 2019

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

May 23, 2019

Introduced in Senate

May 23, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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