Taiwan Envoy Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:12Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5535 Taiwan Envoy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5535

Taiwan Envoy Act

This bill requires the President to appoint the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director shall have the rank and status of Ambassador at Large.

(The United States officially recognizes the government in Beijing as the sole legal government in China and acknowledges that government's position that Taiwan is a part of China. As such, the United States has an unofficial relationship with Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan represents U.S. interests in Taiwan and provides consular services.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 5535

Bill HR 5535 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 23, 2019. Bill HR 5535 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 23, 2019. Bill HR 5535's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. as of January 14, 2020