To require a strategy for countering the People's Republic of China.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy, Natural Gas, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China.
- Creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
- Creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Natural Gas, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
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