HR 2918 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Taiwan Policy Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2011-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Taiwan Policy Act of 2011 - 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, (3) sign a comprehensive extradition agreement, (4) 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 aircraft, and (5) include Taiwan in the visa waiver program. 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 de…

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CBO Cost Estimate

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H.R. 2918, Taiwan Policy Act of 2011

Nov 30, 2011

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on November 17, 2011

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans