Taiwan International Solidarity Act

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

Bill 118 s 2995, also known as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Taiwan, particularly in the areas of security, trade, and diplomacy.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations and agreements, as well as promoting Taiwan's security and defense capabilities. It also calls for increased economic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.

Additionally, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act reaffirms the United States' commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, which governs the unofficial relationship between the two countries. The bill also expresses support for Taiwan's democracy and human rights, and calls for the United States to continue to provide assistance to Taiwan in these areas. Overall, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act aims to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Taiwan, and to support Taiwan's continued development as a free and democratic nation.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2995

Introduced on
2023-09-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

Bill 118 s 2995, also known as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Taiwan, particularly in the areas of security, trade, and diplomacy.

The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations and agreements, as well as promoting Taiwan's security and defense capabilities. It also calls for increased economic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.

Additionally, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act reaffirms the United States' commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, which governs the unofficial relationship between the two countries. The bill also expresses support for Taiwan's democracy and human rights, and calls for the United States to continue to provide assistance to Taiwan in these areas. Overall, the Taiwan International Solidarity Act aims to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Taiwan, and to support Taiwan's continued development as a free and democratic nation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to provide that the United States, as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, policies, or procedures of the organization, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary1/2/2025

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships w...


Latest Action9/28/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.