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Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 1:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6287

Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of State and the Department of Defense to permit representatives from Taiwan's government and armed forces to display Taiwan's flags and military insignia at U.S. government-hosted functions. (China considers Taiwan a province of China and, as a result, the United States has an unofficial relationship with Taiwan.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 6287

Bill HR 6287 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6287 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020.  Bill HR 6287's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6287

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6287

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- National symbols
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Taiwan

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6287

Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2020
To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6287

John R. Curtis
John R. Curtis
UtahRepublican
Ted S. Yoho
Ted S. Yoho
FloridaRepublican
Michael Waltz
Michael Waltz
FloridaRepublican
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
South CarolinaRepublican
Albio Sires
Albio Sires
New JerseyDemocrat

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