Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respond effectively.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2073
Introduced on
2021-06-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/16/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respond effectively.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to maintain the ability of the United States Armed Forces to deny a fait accompli by the People's Republic of China against Taiwan.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Alliances•
Asia•
China•
Military assistance, sales, and agreements•
Military operations and strategy•
Taiwan

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Latest Summary1/7/2022

Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respon...

Latest Action6/16/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.