The Six Assurances to Taiwan Act codifies six policy commitments made by the Reagan Administration in 1982 regarding U.S.-Taiwan relations, including pledges not to set a date to end arms sales to Taiwan, not to mediate between Taiwan and China, and not to pressure Taiwan to negotiate with Beijing. The bill requires the President to notify Congress before taking certain actions that would alter these assurances, triggering a mandatory 30-day review period (extended to 60 days if notification occurs between mid-July and early September) during which Congress can pass a joint resolution to block the action. The legislation establishes expedited procedures for voting on these resolutions, waiving Senate filibuster rules and limiting debate to ensure swift congressional consideration. The bill affirms that maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait and preserving the Six Assurances are in U.S. national interests and requires that any change to Taiwan's status be peaceful and mutually agreed upon. No specific funding is authorized by this bill, as it primarily creates a congressional oversight mechanism for executive actions affecting Taiwan policy.
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