H.Con.Res. 266

Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Sponsor	Rep. Berkley, Shelley
Committee	Foreign Affairs
Date	July 27, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact	Ben Howard

H.Con.Res. 266 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) on April 21, 2010.

H.Con.Res. 266 would resolve that it is the sense of Congress that:

• “Meaningful participation by the Government of Taiwan as an observer in the meetings and activities of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will contribute both to the fulfillment of the ICAO's overarching mission and to the success of a global strategy to address aviation security threats based on effective international cooperation;
• “The United States Government should take a leading role in gaining international support for the granting of observer status to Taiwan in the ICAO for the purpose of such participation;
• “The United States Department of State should provide briefings to or consult with Congress on any efforts conducted by the United States Government in support of Taiwan's progress toward observer status in the ICAO.”