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Michael
Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Waltz
R
2021-02-18
FL
T000165
7
Thomas
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Tiffany
P.
R
2021-02-18
WI
H001091
1
Ashley
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Hinson
R
2021-03-02
IA
F000246
4
Pat
Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Fallon
R
2021-10-28
TX
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2021-02-18
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to convene an annual regional security dialogue with Taiwan and other partners to improve U.S. security relationships with countries in the Western Pacific. </p> <p>(China considers Taiwan a part of China.)</p>
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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
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IH
Introduced in House
To authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-02-18
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.