Taiwan Fellowship Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7414 Taiwan Fellowship Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7414

Taiwan Fellowship Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish a program to provide two-year fellowships in Taiwan to qualifying U.S. government employees.

Each program fellow shall work in (1) a Taiwanese government agency; or (2) a nongovernmental organization, such as the American Institute in Taiwan, whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow's employing U.S. government agency. (The United States does not have official relations with Taiwan as a result of China's position that Taiwan is part of China. The American Institute in Taiwan is a private organization that has a contract with the State Department to represent U.S. interests in Taiwan and provide consular services.)

The State Department and the American Institute in Taiwan shall select a nonprofit organization to implement the fellowship program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7414

Bill HR 7414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2020. Bill HR 7414 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2020. Bill HR 7414's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. as of July 13, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7414

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Area studies and international educationAsiaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInternational exchange and broadcastingTaiwan