Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.

Key Points

• This resolution states that the House of Representatives still strongly supports the rules that have guided the relationship between the United States and Taiwan since 1979. It emphasizes that these policies have had support from both political parties for decades.
• The policy reminds the world that the United States expects the future of Taiwan to be decided peacefully. It says that any use of force, threats, or economic boycotts against the island would be a major concern for American security and interests.
• It confirms that the United States will continue to provide Taiwan with weapons so it can defend itself. It also says the United States must keep up its own ability to resist any pressure or force that would put Taiwan's people or economy at risk.
• The resolution reaffirms that the United States will not set a date to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. It also promises that the United States will not consult with China before making those sales or pressure Taiwan into negotiations it does not want.

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