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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

USA116th CongressS-4606| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act 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. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province.)
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • HR 116-7855: Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

USA116th CongressS-4606| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act 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. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it a renegade province.)
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7855: Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessNational Guard and reservesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanTrade agreements and negotiationsWar and emergency powers