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- H.CON.RES.178
H.CON.RES.178: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China not alter the current or future status of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 28, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China (PRC) does not alter the current and future status of Taiwan; (2) the future of Taiwan should be determined by peaceful means through a democratic process; and (3) the United States should assist in the defense of Taiwan in case of threats or military attack by the PRC.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| Oct. 28, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Deutsch (D-Fla.) |