H.R.1159 — To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.
House Roll Call
H.R.1159
| Bill | H.R.1159 — To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 404 / Nay 7 / Present 0 / Not Voting 23 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 188 | 7 | 0 | 18 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1159 (118th Congress)
Title: To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.
Overview: HR 1159 seeks to enhance the oversight and evaluation of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines, which govern U.S. relations with Taiwan. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State conduct periodic reviews of these guidelines and submit updated reports to Congress, thereby ensuring that U.S. policy remains responsive to evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Taiwan Strait and broader Indo-Pacific region.
Key Provisions:
- The bill amends the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, which initially established the framework for U.S.-Taiwan relations and support.
- It requires the Department of State to conduct reviews at specified intervals, assessing the effectiveness and relevance of the Taiwan Guidelines.
- The Secretary of State must provide Congress with reports detailing findings and any recommended updates to the guidelines, fostering transparency and legislative oversight.
Funding/Authorities: While the bill does not specify new funding allocations, it operates within the existing framework of the Department of State’s budget, which is subject to congressional appropriations. The periodic reviews and reporting requirements will be managed under the Department’s current authorities.
Programs/Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this bill is the U.S. Department of State, particularly its Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, which oversees Taiwan relations.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill primarily benefits U.S. policymakers and stakeholders involved in Taiwan relations by providing updated information and assessments. It also indirectly benefits Taiwan by reinforcing U.S. commitment to its security and diplomatic interests.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 1159 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions will depend on the committee’s schedule and legislative priorities.
Yea (404)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (7)
Not Voting (23)
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
R
Ruben Gallego
R
Raúl Grijalva
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
C
Cathy Rodgers
