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

Bill: 116-s-1678
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2019-05-23
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
Latest action: action_date: 2020-03-26
text: Became Public Law No: 116-135.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-05-23
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p> <p>The bill authorizes the State Department to take various actions in response to nations acting to undermine Taiwan,&nbsp;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. <br /></p>

action_date: 2019-09-26
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p> <p>The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.</p>

action_date: 2019-10-29
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p> <p>The bill states that the U.S. government should support Taiwan in strengthening its relationships with countries around the world.</p>

action_date: 2020-03-04
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p>

action_date: 2020-03-11
action_desc: Senate agreed to House amendment
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p>

action_date: 2020-03-26
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><b>Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019</b></p> <p>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.)</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1678 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, and El Salvador have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 17 nations around the world. (7) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion . (8) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Report on United States strategy regarding Taiwan's international recognition (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State or a designee of the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the United States to reaffirm and strengthen Taiwan's international alliances around the world. (b) Elements Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A description of the actions taken by the Secretary of State, or designees of the Secretary, effective May 20, 2016, to consult with governments around the world, including the governments that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, with the purpose of inducing those governments to maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan or otherwise strengthen unofficial relations with Taiwan. (2) An enumeration of specific countries of concern, if any, and a description of the actions taken, or actions anticipated, by those governments, commencing May 20, 2016, to alter the formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan or to otherwise downgrade official or unofficial relations. (3) A plan of action to engage with the governments of the countries identified in paragraphs (1) and (2) and increase cooperation with respect to Taiwan. (c) Form of report Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. 4. Authorization to consider modification of United States diplomatic presence with nations taking actions to undermine Taiwan (a) In general The Secretary of State may consider taking such action to modify United States diplomatic presence as necessary and appropriate to provide incentives to countries considering or taking steps to alter or downgrade official or unofficial ties with Taiwan. (b) Actions included Actions described in subsection (a) may include— (1) supplementing or reducing the appropriate diplomatic presence in the United States of countries identified pursuant to section 3 as having taken, or anticipating, actions to alter formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan or otherwise downgrade relations; and (2) supplementing or reducing the diplomatic presence of the United States in those countries. (c) Consultation Not less than 30 days before taking any action under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the action. 5. Authorization to consider adjustment of United States assistance to nations taking actions to undermine Taiwan (a) In general The Secretary of State may consider the expansion, termination, or reduction of United States foreign assistance to countries identified pursuant to section 3 as having taken, or anticipating, actions to alter or downgrade official or unofficial ties with Taiwan or otherwise downgrade relations. (b) Assistance included Assistance for consideration under subsection (a) may include— (1) assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; relating to the Economic Support Fund); (2) military assistance provided pursuant to section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2763 ; relating to the Foreign Military Financing Program); and (3) assistance provided under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to international military education and training). (c) Consultation Not less than 30 days before taking any action under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the action, as well as comply with the notification procedures applicable to reprogramming pursuant to section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2394–1 ). 6. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in in­ter­na­tion­al organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President's designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 7. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 237 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1678 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Gardner (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Romney , and Mr. Cruz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations September 26, 2019 Reported by Mr. Risch , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, and El Salvador have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 17 nations around the world. (7) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion . (8) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Report on United States strategy regarding Taiwan's international recognition (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of State or a designee of the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the United States to reaffirm and strengthen Taiwan's international alliances around the world. (b) Elements Each report required by subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) A description of the actions taken by the Secretary of State, or designees of the Secretary, effective May 20, 2016, to consult with governments around the world, including the governments that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, with the purpose of inducing those governments to maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan or otherwise strengthen unofficial relations with Taiwan. (2) An enumeration of specific countries of concern, if any, and a description of the actions taken, or actions anticipated, by those governments, commencing May 20, 2016, to alter the formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan or to otherwise downgrade official or unofficial relations. (3) A plan of action to engage with the governments of the countries identified in paragraphs (1) and (2) and increase cooperation with respect to Taiwan. (c) Form of report Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. 4. Authorization to consider modification of United States diplomatic presence with nations taking actions to undermine Taiwan (a) In general The Secretary of State may consider taking such action to modify United States diplomatic presence as necessary and appropriate to provide incentives to countries considering or taking steps to alter or downgrade official or unofficial ties with Taiwan. (b) Actions included Actions described in subsection (a) may include— (1) supplementing or reducing the appropriate diplomatic presence in the United States of countries identified pursuant to section 3 as having taken, or anticipating, actions to alter formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan or otherwise downgrade relations; and (2) supplementing or reducing the diplomatic presence of the United States in those countries. (c) Consultation Not less than 30 days before taking any action under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the action. 5. Authorization to consider adjustment of United States assistance to nations taking actions to undermine Taiwan (a) In general The Secretary of State may consider the expansion, termination, or reduction of United States foreign assistance to countries identified pursuant to section 3 as having taken, or anticipating, actions to alter or downgrade official or unofficial ties with Taiwan or otherwise downgrade relations. (b) Assistance included Assistance for consideration under subsection (a) may include— (1) assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq.; relating to the Economic Support Fund); (2) military assistance provided pursuant to section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2763 ; relating to the Foreign Military Financing Program); and (3) assistance provided under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to international military education and training). (c) Consultation Not less than 30 days before taking any action under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the action, as well as comply with the notification procedures applicable to reprogramming pursuant to section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2394–1 ). 6. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in in­ter­na­tion­al organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President's designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 7. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 15 nations around the world. (7) Taiwan’s unofficial relations with the United States, Australia, India, Japan, and other countries are of significant benefit in strengthening Taiwan’s economy and preserving its international space. (8) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion by China. (9) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Strengthening of official or unofficial ties with Taiwan (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as unofficial partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world; (2) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan; and (3) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, reducing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that take serious or significant actions to undermine Taiwan. (b) Consultation Not less than 30 days before increasing or decreasing the United States Government's economic, security, or diplomatic engagement with another nation as a result of an action taken by that nation to either strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan, the Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the proposed United States action or actions. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede or otherwise alter obligations to comply with the notification procedures applicable to reprogramming pursuant to section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2394–1 ). 4. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in international organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President's designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 5. Sense of Congress on trade negotiations with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that the United States should engage in bilateral trade negotiations with Taiwan, with the goal of entering into a free trade agreement that is of mutual economic benefit and that protects United States workers and benefits United States exporters. 6. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

September 26, 2019 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1678 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 15 nations around the world. (7) Taiwan’s unofficial relations with the United States, Australia, India, Japan, and other countries are of significant benefit in strengthening Taiwan’s economy and preserving its international space. (8) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion by China. (9) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Strengthening of official or unofficial ties with Taiwan (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as unofficial partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world; (2) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan; and (3) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, reducing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that take serious or significant actions to undermine Taiwan. (b) Consultation Not less than 30 days before increasing or decreasing the United States Government's economic, security, or diplomatic engagement with another nation as a result of an action taken by that nation to either strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan, the Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the proposed United States action or actions. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede or otherwise alter obligations to comply with the notification procedures applicable to reprogramming pursuant to section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2394–1 ). 4. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in international organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President's designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 5. Sense of Congress on trade negotiations with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that the United States should engage in bilateral trade negotiations with Taiwan, with the goal of entering into a free trade agreement that is of mutual economic benefit and that protects United States workers and benefits United States exporters. 6. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Passed the Senate October 29, 2019. Secretary

tv_txt: IC 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1678 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 31, 2019 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 AN ACT To express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 15 nations around the world. (7) Taiwan’s unofficial relations with the United States, Australia, India, Japan, and other countries are of significant benefit in strengthening Taiwan’s economy and preserving its international space. (8) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion by China. (9) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Strengthening of official or unofficial ties with Taiwan (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as unofficial partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world; (2) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan; and (3) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, reducing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that take serious or significant actions to undermine Taiwan. (b) Consultation Not less than 30 days before increasing or decreasing the United States Government's economic, security, or diplomatic engagement with another nation as a result of an action taken by that nation to either strengthen or undermine ties with Taiwan, the Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the proposed United States action or actions. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to supersede or otherwise alter obligations to comply with the notification procedures applicable to reprogramming pursuant to section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2394–1 ). 4. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in international organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President's designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 5. Sense of Congress on trade negotiations with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that the United States should engage in bilateral trade negotiations with Taiwan, with the goal of entering into a free trade agreement that is of mutual economic benefit and that protects United States workers and benefits United States exporters. 6. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this Act, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

Passed the Senate October 29, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary

tv_txt: 116th CONGRESS 2d Session In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 4, 2020 AMENDMENT:

That the bill from the Senate (S. 1678) entitled An Act to express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world. , do pass with the following Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 15 nations around the world. (7) Taiwan’s unique relationship with the United States, Australia, India, Japan, and other countries are of significant benefit in strengthening Taiwan’s economy and preserving its international space. (8) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion by China. (9) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Sense of Congress on trade and economic relations with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States and Taiwan have built a strong economic partnership, with the United States now Taiwan’s second largest trading partner and with Taiwan the 11th largest trading partner of the United States and a key destination for United States agricultural exports; (2) strong United States-Taiwan economic relations have been a positive factor in stimulating economic growth and job creation for the people of both the United States and Taiwan; and (3) the United States Trade Representative should consult with Congress on opportunities for further strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan. 4. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in international organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President’s designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 5. Strengthening of ties with Taiwan (a) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as other partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world; (2) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan; and (3) consider, in certain cases as appropriate, in alignment with United States foreign policy interests and in consultation with Congress, altering its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that take serious or significant actions to undermine the security or prosperity of Taiwan. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of State shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps taken in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

Lorraine Miller Clerk.

tv_txt: One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Sess. Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty S. 1678 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To express United States support for Taiwan's diplomatic alliances around the world.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 . 2. Diplomatic relations with Taiwan (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 ( Public Law 96–8 ) states that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and promote extensive, close, and friendly commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan . (2) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 states that it is the policy of the United States to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan . (3) Taiwan is a free, democratic, and prosperous nation of 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. (4) Since the election of President Tsai Ing-wen as President of Taiwan in 2016, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its efforts to pressure Taiwan. (5) Since 2016, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, and Kiribati have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. (6) Taiwan currently maintains full diplomatic relations with 15 nations around the world. (7) Taiwan’s unique relationship with the United States, Australia, India, Japan, and other countries are of significant benefit in strengthening Taiwan’s economy and preserving its international space. (8) According to President Tsai Ing-wen, the severance of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China is part of a series of diplomatic and military acts of coercion by China. (9) The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–409 ) states that— (A) it is United States policy to support the close economic, political, and security relationship between Taiwan and the United States ; and (B) the President should— (i) conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan that are tailored to meet the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China, including supporting the efforts of Taiwan to develop and integrate asymmetric capabilities, as appropriate, including mobile, survivable, and cost-effective capabilities, into its military forces ; and (ii) encourage the travel of high-level United States officials to Taiwan, in accordance with the Taiwan Travel Act . 3. Sense of Congress on trade and economic relations with Taiwan It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States and Taiwan have built a strong economic partnership, with the United States now Taiwan’s second largest trading partner and with Taiwan the 11th largest trading partner of the United States and a key destination for United States agricultural exports; (2) strong United States-Taiwan economic relations have been a positive factor in stimulating economic growth and job creation for the people of both the United States and Taiwan; and (3) the United States Trade Representative should consult with Congress on opportunities for further strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan. 4. Policy of the United States with regard to Taiwan’s participation in international organizations It should be the policy of the United States— (1) to advocate, as appropriate— (A) for Taiwan’s membership in all international organizations in which statehood is not a requirement and in which the United States is also a participant; and (B) for Taiwan to be granted observer status in other appropriate international organizations; (2) to instruct, as appropriate, representatives of the United States Government in all organizations described in paragraph (1) to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to advocate for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in such organizations; and (3) for the President or the President’s designees to advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan’s membership or observer status in all organizations described in paragraph (1) as part of any relevant bilateral engagements between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, including leader summits and the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue. 5. Strengthening of ties with Taiwan (a) Sense of congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should— (1) support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as other partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world; (2) consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan; and (3) consider, in certain cases as appropriate, in alignment with United States foreign policy interests and in consultation with Congress, altering its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that take serious or significant actions to undermine the security or prosperity of Taiwan. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of State shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps taken in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate