TITLE Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Taiwan Identification Terminology and Label Enhancement Act or the TITLE Act

This bill requires all federal agencies to use the term Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei.

The use of Chinese Taipei is allowed in (1) historical context to explain China's attempt to control Taiwan through persuasion and coercion, or (2) the formal title of a federal document. Agencies must update their websites to reflect this term no later than 14 days after enactment.

Bill 118 hr 5630, also known as the TITLE Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for the titles of their programs and projects.

Under the TITLE Act, federal agencies would be required to submit a report to Congress that includes a description of each program or project funded by taxpayer dollars, along with a clear and concise title that accurately reflects the purpose and goals of the program. This report would also include information on the cost, duration, and expected outcomes of each program or project.

The goal of the TITLE Act is to ensure that government spending is transparent and accountable to the American people. By requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for the titles of their programs and projects, Congress can better evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of government programs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely. Overall, the TITLE Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide clear and accurate descriptions of their programs and projects. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its supporters believe that it will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5630
Introduced on
2023-09-21
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Taiwan Identification Terminology and Label Enhancement Act or the TITLE Act

This bill requires all federal agencies to use the term Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei.

The use of Chinese Taipei is allowed in (1) historical context to explain China's attempt to control Taiwan through persuasion and coercion, or (2) the formal title of a federal document. Agencies must update their websites to reflect this term no later than 14 days after enactment.

Bill 118 hr 5630, also known as the TITLE Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for the titles of their programs and projects.

Under the TITLE Act, federal agencies would be required to submit a report to Congress that includes a description of each program or project funded by taxpayer dollars, along with a clear and concise title that accurately reflects the purpose and goals of the program. This report would also include information on the cost, duration, and expected outcomes of each program or project.

The goal of the TITLE Act is to ensure that government spending is transparent and accountable to the American people. By requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for the titles of their programs and projects, Congress can better evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of government programs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely. Overall, the TITLE Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide clear and accurate descriptions of their programs and projects. This bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its supporters believe that it will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.
Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/14/2024

Taiwan Identification Terminology and Label Enhancement Act or the TITLE Act

This bill requires all federal agencies to use the term Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei.

The use of Chinese Taipei

Latest Action9/21/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.