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Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

Introduced: June 16, 2021 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 16, 2021
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Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respond effectively.

What's happening now June 16, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3934 Related bill Taiwan Defense Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 16, 2021
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Jun 16, 2021
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Jun 16, 2021
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Tuberville, Tommy
Alabama · Jun 16, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2073: Taiwan Defense Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2073/
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"S. 2073: Taiwan Defense Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2073/.
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S. 2073, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2073/.
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