House Bill 5535
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Taiwan Envoy Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5535
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
Taiwan Envoy Act
This bill requires the President to appoint the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director shall have the rank and status of Ambassador at Large.
(The United States officially recognizes the government in Beijing as the sole legal government in China and acknowledges that government's position that Taiwan is a part of China. As such, the United States has an unofficial relationship with Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan represents U.S. interests in Taiwan and provides consular services.)
December 23, 2019
01/14/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
12/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:12 AM