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Washington, Nov. 20 (CNA) The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously agreed to introduce legislation Wednesday that, if it passes Congress, will clear the way for the U.S. president to transfer Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates to "certain foreign recipients," including sales of the guided missile warships to Taiwan.
The Naval Vessel Transfer and Arms Export Control Amendments Act of 2013 would authorize the sale of four frigates to Taiwan, namely the USS Taylor (FFG-50), USS Gary (FFG-51), USS Carr (FFG-52) and USS Elrod (FFG-55).
The four warships were commissioned between 1984 and 1985 and, except for the USS Gary which was decommissioned in March, are all in active service.
The act would also authorize the transfer of two Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates each to Thailand and Mexico.
Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman of the committee, said the legislation is aimed at helping the U.S. Navy manage decommissioned warships and strengthen the country's relations with its security partners.
Through the transfers, the U.S. government will be able to save an estimated US$40 million in maintenance costs and take in US$50 million from equipment upgrades and related services.
Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, said he will continue to promote the legislation in the House and Senate.
U.S. House committee backs sale of warships to Taiwan | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Washington, Nov. 20 (CNA) The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously agreed to introduce legislation Wednesday that, if it passes Congress, will clear the way for the U.S. president to transfer Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates to "certain foreign recipients," including sales of the guided missile warships to Taiwan.
The Naval Vessel Transfer and Arms Export Control Amendments Act of 2013 would authorize the sale of four frigates to Taiwan, namely the USS Taylor (FFG-50), USS Gary (FFG-51), USS Carr (FFG-52) and USS Elrod (FFG-55).
The four warships were commissioned between 1984 and 1985 and, except for the USS Gary which was decommissioned in March, are all in active service.
The act would also authorize the transfer of two Oliver Hazard Perry Class frigates each to Thailand and Mexico.
Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman of the committee, said the legislation is aimed at helping the U.S. Navy manage decommissioned warships and strengthen the country's relations with its security partners.
Through the transfers, the U.S. government will be able to save an estimated US$40 million in maintenance costs and take in US$50 million from equipment upgrades and related services.
Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, said he will continue to promote the legislation in the House and Senate.
U.S. House committee backs sale of warships to Taiwan | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
