The bill would direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to seek Taiwan's membership in Interpol and increase Taiwan's involvement in related meetings and activities. It would also direct Interpol Washington to formally request Taiwan's membership and urge Interpol member states to support it. Within 90 days of enactment, the Secretary of State would report to Congress on the strategy and related efforts. Interpol Washington would separately report on threats to Taiwan's criminal intelligence linked to its lack of access to Interpol communications and data. The bill is in progress and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The bill focuses on U.S. efforts to support Taiwan's participation in international police cooperation. It does not set out a direct service or benefit for individuals.
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The bill's findings state that Taiwan's participation could support information sharing among police authorities and international efforts to address crime and security threats.
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