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H.Res. 494

Affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to: (1) the Taiwan Relations Act as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations; and (2) deepening U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment relations, including support for Taiwan's inclusion in bilateral and regional trade agreements.

Reaffirms: (1) support for Taiwan's democratic institutions, and (2) that peace in the Taiwan Strait should be maintained to the benefit of the free people of Taiwan.

Supports the commitment to Taiwan's security, including the sale of sophisticated defensive weapons to Taiwan.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
114 cosponsors47 D67 R
114cosponsors2committees6actions3subjects
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2014
  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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    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.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Affirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act. — Informed