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Taiwan Policy Act of 2013

Introduced: January 25, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2013
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2013
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Apr 25, 2013
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Feb 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jan 25, 2013
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.
Jan 25, 2013
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 - States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to amend or supersede the Taiwan Relations Act.

States that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) support Taiwan and the human rights of its people, (2) permit senior leaders of Taiwan to enter the United States under conditions of appropriate respect and permit meetings between high level Taiwanese and U.S. officials in all U.S. executive departments, and (3) sign a comprehensive extradition agreement.

Authorizes the President to: (1) accept a letter of request from Taiwan for price and availability data or for a formal sales offer regarding the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon or other similar aircraft, and (2) transfer specified naval vessels to Taiwan.

States that in conducting relations with Taiwan and China the United States continues to assent to the six assurances provided to Taiwan in 1982.

Directs: (1) the President to appoint a Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, (2) the Department of State to continue its program to ensure meaningful participation by Taiwan in international organizations, and (3) the Secretary of State to brief Congress about any potential defense-related transfers to Taiwan.

Authorizes the President to make available to Taiwan defense items or defense services, including: (1) air, maritime, and ground capabilities; and (2) capacity for partnership with friendly foreign militaries.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the goal of trade negotiations with Taiwan should be the negotiation of a free trade agreement.

What's happening now August 1, 2013

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 2 Republican 5