US HB2992 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 23-4)
Status: Introduced on September 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-11-17 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Taiwan Air Power Modernization Act of 2011 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a critical element to maintaining peace and stability in Asia in the face of China's military expansion is ensuring a militarily strong Taiwan, (2) the United States has a statutory obligation under the Taiwan Relations Act to help Taiwan maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities, and (3) the proposed fighter aircraft sale to Taiwan would have significant economic benefits to the U.S. economy. Directs the President to carry out the sale of no fewer than 66 F-16C/D multirole fighter aircraft to Taiwan.

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Title

Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-17HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2011-11-17HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2011-09-21HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SB1539 (Same As) 2011-09-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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