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H.Con.Res. 140 (104th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the peace and security of Taiwan.

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Introduced

31 January 1996

Last action

13 February 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Funderburk, David [R-NC-2], Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

23 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Declares that any attempt by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to threaten the peace and security of Taiwan is a threat to peace and security in the Pacific and tantamount to a threat to U.S. interests. Calls upon the President to review the defense needs of Taiwan and to take appropriate actions based on such review. Affirms the right of the people of Taiwan to determine the future status of Taiwan without any interference from the PRC.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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