Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-1678
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on U.S. actions to affirm and strengthen Taiwan's international alliances around the world. Each report shall discuss specific countries of concern and contain a plan for engaging with countries to increase cooperation with respect to Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
 
The bill authorizes the State Department to take various actions in response to nations acting to undermine Taiwan, including adjusting U.S. diplomatic presence or the level of U.S. assistance in such countries. The State Department shall consult with Congress before taking such actions. 


action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to consult with Congress before decreasing or increasing U.S. government engagement with another nation as a result of that nation's decision to strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
 
The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.

action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to consult with Congress before decreasing or increasing U.S. government engagement with another nation as a result of that nation's decision to strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
 
The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.

action_date: 2020-03-04
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

action_date: 2020-03-26
text: 

Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019

 
This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on steps the State Department has taken to help strengthen Taiwan's diplomatic relationships and partnerships around the world. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-26
text: Became Public Law No: 116-135.
action_date: 2020-03-26
text: Became Public Law No: 116-135.
action_date: 2020-03-26
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-26
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1678 by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1710)
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85). (text: 03/03/2020 CR H1452-1453)
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 85).
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1494-1495)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 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.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1678.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1452-1454)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-10-31
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: 2019-10-31
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: 2019-10-31
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6254-6255)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6254-6255)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 116-135