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H.Con.Res. 117 (116th)

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwan's membership in international organizations.

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Introduced

16 September 2020

Last action

16 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

3 January 2025

Summary

This resolution calls on the President to abandon the One China Principle in favor of a policy that recognizes Taiwan as an independent country. The resolution also urges the President to bolster diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Taiwan through specified means. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it to be a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)

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Timeline

  1. 16 September 2020

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 September 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 September 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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