Sen. Curtis Introduces Bill to Give Congress Power to Block Changes in Taiwan Policy

From policy text

“It is the policy of the United States to reaffirm that, in the context of the 1982 Joint Communique, the United States-- (1) did not agree to set a date for ending arms sales to Taiwan; (2) did not agree to consult with the People's Republic of China on arms sales to Taiwan; (3) did not and will not agree to play any mediation role”

From policy text

“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before taking any action described in paragraph (2), the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a notification that describes the proposed action and the reasons for that action.”

From policy text

“during the period for congressional review provided for under paragraph (1) of a notification submitted under subsection (a)(1) proposing an action described in subsection (a)(2), including any additional period for such review as applicable under the exception provided in paragraph (2), neither the President nor any other officer or employee of the United States may take that action”

From policy text

“if a joint resolution of disapproval relating to a notification submitted under subsection (a)(1) proposing an action described in subsection (a)(2) is enacted in accordance with subsection (c), neither the President nor any other officer or employee of the United States may take that action or expend any appropriated funds in furtherance of that action.”

From policy text

“any unilateral change to the status quo from either side or negotiated settlement of the question of Taiwan's status without the consent of both sides of the Strait is unacceptable”