Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

This bill, introduced both in the House (H.R.1173) and the Senate (S.332), seeks to protect Taiwan from China’s growing aggression by strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capability, enhancing the U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation, and authorizing the President to use military to quickly respond and repel a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Bill Info

 

Senate: S.332

  • · Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (Introduced 02/22/2021) · Cosponsors: (0) Click HERE to view the full cosponsor list

  •  Committees: Senate – Foreign Relations

  • Latest Action: Senate – 02/22/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions)

  •  Status: Introduced

 

House: H.R.1173

  • Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (Introduced 02/18/2021) · Cosponsors: (7) Click HERE to view the full cosponsor list

  •  Committees: House – Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Ways and Means

  •  Latest Action: House – 02/18/2021 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (All Actions)

  •  Status: Introduced

What does this bill do?

The Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act:

  •  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 Taiwanese people.
  • Strengthens Taiwan’s self-defense capability and U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation to counter China’s aggressive moves and military attacks.
  • Establishes a series of security dialogues and combined military exercises between the U.S., Taiwan, and likeminded security partners.
  • Urges the U.S. Trade Representative to enter into negotiations with Taiwan on a bilateral trade agreement.
  • Encourages the U.S. President, or Secretary of State, to meet with the President of Taiwan on Taiwan’s soil, and welcomes the President of Taiwan to visit the United States and address a joint session of Congress.

Why is it important?

This bill would significantly strengthen the capabilities of the United States and Taiwan to prevent and counter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. By authorizing the U.S. President to use armed forces to defend Taiwan, this bill would remove the restrictions on the President’s ability to respond militarily and quickly to prevent a Chinese fait accompli against Taiwan.

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  3. We strongly encourage you to customize the email by adding your Congress Member’s name to the first line and sign your name at the end of the email.
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After sending the email, please share the information with your friends and family and invite them to join the campaign. We can make a change if we work together!

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FAPA Project Coordinator Chihyun Huang at [email protected]. **

■Photo by Thomas Tucker on Unsplash

This bill, introduced both in the House (H.R.1173) and the Senate (S.332), seeks to protect Taiwan from China’s growing aggression by strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capability, enhancing the U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation, and authorizing the President to use military to quickly respond and repel a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Bill Info

 

Senate: S.332

  • · Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (Introduced 02/22/2021) · Cosponsors: (0) Click HERE to view the full cosponsor list

  •  Committees: Senate – Foreign Relations

  • Latest Action: Senate – 02/22/2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions)

  •  Status: Introduced

 

House: H.R.1173

  • Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (Introduced 02/18/2021) · Cosponsors: (7) Click HERE to view the full cosponsor list

  •  Committees: House – Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Ways and Means

  •  Latest Action: House – 02/18/2021 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (All Actions)

  •  Status: Introduced

What does this bill do?

The Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act:

  •  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 Taiwanese people.
  • Strengthens Taiwan’s self-defense capability and U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation to counter China’s aggressive moves and military attacks.
  • Establishes a series of security dialogues and combined military exercises between the U.S., Taiwan, and likeminded security partners.
  • Urges the U.S. Trade Representative to enter into negotiations with Taiwan on a bilateral trade agreement.
  • Encourages the U.S. President, or Secretary of State, to meet with the President of Taiwan on Taiwan’s soil, and welcomes the President of Taiwan to visit the United States and address a joint session of Congress.

Why is it important?

This bill would significantly strengthen the capabilities of the United States and Taiwan to prevent and counter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. By authorizing the U.S. President to use armed forces to defend Taiwan, this bill would remove the restrictions on the President’s ability to respond militarily and quickly to prevent a Chinese fait accompli against Taiwan.

Email Your Members of Congress

It is easy and can be done in 3 minutes!

  1. Fill in the form below and click the “Take Action” button.
  2. You will see your Congress Members’ names and a draft email template. Feel free to edit it.
  3. We strongly encourage you to customize the email by adding your Congress Member’s name to the first line and sign your name at the end of the email.
  4. Click the “Send Email” button, and our system will send the email to your Member’s congressional office directly.

After sending the email, please share the information with your friends and family and invite them to join the campaign. We can make a change if we work together!

** If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to 
FAPA Project Coordinator Chihyun Huang at [email protected]. **

■Photo by Thomas Tucker on Unsplash