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FL H1293

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Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to pass House Resolution 2918, the Taiwan Policy Act of 2011, which was introduced on September 14, 2011
  • Recognizes the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 as the 33-year foundation of U.S.-Taiwan relations and its role in ensuring peace and stability in the Western Pacific
  • Identifies Taiwan as the ninth largest trading partner with the United States, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $57 billion in 2010
  • Advocates for strengthening commercial, cultural, and military self-defense interests between the United States and Taiwan
  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Taiwan Policy Act of 2011

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SM 1486 (Adopted) -HJ 959

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/17/2012
Federal Affairs Subcommittee1/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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