H.R. 4102 (111th): To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide detailed briefings to Congress on any recent discussions conducted between United States Government and the Government of Taiwan and any potential transfer of defense articles or defense services to the Government of Taiwan, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Nov 18, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on November 18, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Nov 18, 2009
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11 cosponsors (6R, 5D) (show)
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House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Nov 18, 2009.
6 pages

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11/18/2009--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of State to provide briefings to Congress at least once a year regarding: (1) discussions conducted between any executive branch agency and the government of Taiwan; and (2) potential defense article or defense service transfers to the government of Taiwan.

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