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Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Introduced: April 1, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 7, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3457)
May 7, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461)
May 7, 2019
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.
May 7, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.
May 7, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3457-3458)
May 7, 2019
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 1, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2019 House · vote #185 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 414–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This 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's happening now May 7, 2019

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

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Democratic 6 Republican 10
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 7, 2019
Burgess, Michael
· May 7, 2019
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · May 7, 2019
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · May 7, 2019
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 29, 2019
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Apr 29, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 9, 2019
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Apr 8, 2019
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Apr 8, 2019
Holding, George
· Apr 8, 2019
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 8, 2019
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Apr 8, 2019
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Apr 8, 2019
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Apr 4, 2019
Hagedorn, Jim
· Apr 4, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Apr 4, 2019
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Apr 4, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Apr 4, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Apr 1, 2019
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 1, 2019
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 1, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 1, 2019
Yoho, Ted
· Apr 1, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 273: Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-273/
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