Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan (the Republic of China), and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 73, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. It states that Congress commends Taiwan's democratic progress and believes the U.S. should adopt a policy recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign, independent country separate from Beijing. The resolution also calls for supporting Taiwan's full participation in international organizations.
The bill specifically affects the President and other U.S. officials by urging them to change U.S. policy and take actions to re-establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It also urges support for Taiwan's membership in international bodies. The resolution aims to convey a message from Congress regarding U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, this concurrent resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it is an opinion and not a law that would create new mandates or funding. If it were to pass both the House and Senate, it would then be sent to the President.
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Official summary
Commends the people of Taiwan for establishing a multi-party democracy that respects human rights.
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should abandon the "One China Policy" in favor of a "One China, One Taiwan Policy" that recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign government; (2) the President should begin the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan; and (3) the President and other U.S. officials should support Taiwan's full participation in international organizations for which statehood is a membership requirement.
Timeline
16 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 73 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 73, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. It states that Congress commends Taiwan's democratic progress and believes the U.S. should adopt a policy recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign, independent country separate from Beijing. The resolution also calls for supporting Taiwan's full participation in international organizations. The bill specifically affects the President and other U.S. officials by urging them to change U.S. policy and take actions to re-establish diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It also urges support for Taiwan's membership in international bodies. The resolution aims to convey a message from Congress regarding U.S.-Taiwan relations. Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, this concurrent resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress, meaning it is an opinion and not a law that would create new mandates or funding. If it were to pass both the House and Senate, it would then be sent to the President.
- Has H.Con.Res. 73 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 73. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 73?
- H.Con.Res. 73 was sponsored by Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] (R-CO), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 73?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (16 Feb 2007).
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