To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

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Explore the details of House Bill 1159 To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1159

Bill 118 hr 1159, also known as the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, aims to amend the existing Taiwan Assurance Act to include requirements for periodic reviews and updated reports regarding the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines. The Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 was originally passed to strengthen the United States' support for Taiwan and ensure its security and prosperity.

The proposed amendment in Bill 118 hr 1159 would mandate that the Department of State conduct regular reviews of the Taiwan Guidelines and provide updated reports to Congress. These reviews and reports would assess the effectiveness of the guidelines in promoting US-Taiwan relations, as well as Taiwan's security and economic development.

The purpose of these periodic reviews and updated reports is to ensure that the US government remains committed to supporting Taiwan and upholding its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act. By regularly evaluating the Taiwan Guidelines, the Department of State can make any necessary adjustments to better align with the current political and security landscape in the region. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1159 seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in US-Taiwan policy by requiring regular assessments of the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines. This legislation underscores the importance of the US-Taiwan relationship and reaffirms the United States' commitment to Taiwan's security and prosperity.

Congressional Summary of HR 1159

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

Current law requires the State Department to conduct a one-time review of its guidance governing relations with Taiwan and report to Congress on this review. Under this bill, the State Department must review that guidance and report to Congress every two years while the guidance is in effect.

The reports to Congress must (1) describe how the guidance takes into account certain considerations, such as the sense of Congress that Taiwan is governed by a representative government peacefully constituted through free and fair elections; and (2) identify opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1159

Bill HR 1159 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 23, 2023. Bill HR 1159 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2023. Bill HR 1159's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 23, 2023