Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.

International Affairs

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Introduced on April 10, 2024 by Marco Rubio

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Legislation Details

Reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Taiwan and the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA).
Recognizes the TRA as a cornerstone for peace, security, and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Acknowledges the role of the American Institute in Taiwan for carrying out U.S. relations with Taiwan under the TRA.
Highlights the Six Assurances to Taiwan issued by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 as crucial to the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
Emphasizes the TRA and the Six Assurances as foundational to peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific, benefiting both the U.S. and Taiwan.
Describes Taiwan as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific, sharing values, economic links, and strong ties with the U.S.
Affirms the U.S. commitment to providing Taiwan with defense articles and services necessary for self-defense.
States U.S. policy to resist any force or coercion that jeopardizes Taiwan’s security or social/economic system.
Mentions the close economic and security relations between the U.S. and Taiwan, based on shared commitments to democracy, human rights, and addressing global challenges.
Clarifies that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not determine Taiwan’s political status or its representation in the UN.
Notes Taiwan as the U.S.'s eighth-largest trading partner and the signing of a trade agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.
References the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act for expanding U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation and supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.
Highlights the Global Cooperation and Training Framework for addressing global challenges through U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.
Acknowledges the contributions of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative, Science and Technology Agreement, and Cooperation Dialogue to bilateral relations.
Celebrates Taiwan’s democratic progress, including peaceful transfers of power and direct elections.
Calls for continued U.S. support for Taiwan’s defense needs, international participation, and cultivation of close ties through educational and technological initiatives.
Acknowledges the work of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in supporting U.S.-Taiwan interests.

Last updated 8/8/2024