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Introduced on March 14, 2025 by Byron Donalds
This bill changes how the U.S. government refers to Taiwan. It requires federal agencies to use the name “Taiwan” instead of “Chinese Taipei” in their materials and on their websites, with limited exceptions for historical context or when working with international groups that use a different official name. Agencies must update their websites within 14 days of the law taking effect.
The bill explains why this matters: the U.S. has never officially recognized China’s claim over Taiwan, and it notes rising military pressure from China, including many crossings of the Taiwan Strait’s “median line” and thousands of airspace incursions in 2024. It also says many people in Taiwan see the term “Chinese Taipei” as oppressive or misleading, and it favors using “Taiwan” while supporting Taiwan’s ability to defend itself under existing U.S. policy.