H.R. 535 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Taiwan Travel Act
H.R. 535 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-135
What it does
Taiwan Travel Act (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should encourage visits between U.S. and Taiwanese officials at all levels. The bill states that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) allow U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 9, 2018
- Passed the SenateFeb 28, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMar 5, 2018
- Became lawMar 16, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-135. (Mar 16, 2018)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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