Taiwan Policy Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-419
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2013-01-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Canada
China
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Federal officials
Free trade and trade barriers
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
National symbols
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Trade agreements and negotiations
Travel and tourism
U.S. and foreign investments
United Nations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-25
text: 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2013-01-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2013-01-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2013-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-01-25
text: Introduced in House