SRES 542
112th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should continue to support democracy and human rights in Taiwan following the January 2012 presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5990-5991)
Aug 2, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5991)
Aug 2, 2012
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Applauds the progress made by the people of Taiwan toward the consolidation of democracy.
Encourages the people and the government of Taiwan to consider the recommendations of international election monitoring missions, including the final International Election Observation Mission report, as they seek to strengthen democratic practices and human rights protections.
Urges the President and the U.S. government to support democracy and human rights in Taiwan.
Encourages all outside parties to remain neutral in Taiwan's elections.
Affirms that Taiwan's future should be resolved peacefully in accordance with democratic principles.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5990-5991)
Committees of jurisdiction
1