Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Oct 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This U.S. House concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 200, would express the sense of Congress on the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan. Specifically, it would convey that Congress has grave concerns about the People's Republic of China's deployment of ballistic missiles aimed at Taiwan. The resolution also calls for the President to seek a public renunciation from Chinese leaders against the threat or use of force toward Taiwan.
The bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy and its relationship with Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. It highlights concerns for the security of the 23 million people in Taiwan, referencing military build-ups and an anti-secession law. The resolution also invokes the Taiwan Relations Act, which outlines U.S. policy to maintain the capacity to resist force against Taiwan and considers efforts to determine Taiwan's future by non-peaceful means a threat to the region.
As a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 200 is a statement of Congress's opinion. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. This means it is at an early stage of the legislative process. For the resolution to advance, it would need to be considered by the committee, and then potentially voted on by the full House and the Senate.
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Timeline
15 Oct 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
15 Oct 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 200 do?
- This U.S. House concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 200, would express the sense of Congress on the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan. Specifically, it would convey that Congress has grave concerns about the People's Republic of China's deployment of ballistic missiles aimed at Taiwan. The resolution also calls for the President to seek a public renunciation from Chinese leaders against the threat or use of force toward Taiwan. The bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy and its relationship with Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. It highlights concerns for the security of the 23 million people in Taiwan, referencing military build-ups and an anti-secession law. The resolution also invokes the Taiwan Relations Act, which outlines U.S. policy to maintain the capacity to resist force against Taiwan and considers efforts to determine Taiwan's future by non-peaceful means a threat to the region. As a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 200 is a statement of Congress's opinion. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. This means it is at an early stage of the legislative process. For the resolution to advance, it would need to be considered by the committee, and then potentially voted on by the full House and the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 200 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 200. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 200?
- H.Con.Res. 200 was sponsored by Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 200?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (15 Oct 2009).
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