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S.1539: Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent, 15 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Sept. 12, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |