House Simple Resolution 248
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States One-China Policy does not commit it to the People's Republic of China's One-China Principle, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
248
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution affirms the United States' support of Taiwan and urges the international community and private companies to reject enforcement of the One-China Principle. (Taiwan is self-governing, but China considers it to be a renegade province and has taken actions to encourage countries and international organizations to limit or cut off relations with Taiwan.)
March 21, 2019
04/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
03/21/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:22 PM