US HB7855 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 19-0)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to convene an annual regional security dialogue with Taiwan and other partners to improve U.S. security relationships with countries in the Western Pacific. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province.)
Title
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
Sponsors
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI] |
Rep. Dan Crenshaw [R-TX] | Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Rep. Tim Burchett [R-TN] | Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA] |
Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX] | Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX] | Rep. John Curtis [R-UT] | Rep. Michael Guest [R-MS] |
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] | Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. Michael Cloud [R-TX] |
Rep. Michael Waltz [R-FL] | Rep. Tom Tiffany [R-WI] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-07-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. |
2020-07-29 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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. |
2020-07-29 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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. |
2020-07-29 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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. |
2020-07-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4606 (Related) 2020-09-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Alliances
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade agreements and negotiations
War and emergency powers
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade agreements and negotiations
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7855/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7855/BILLS-116hr7855ih.pdf |