Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwans membership in international organizations.
- house
- senate
Last progress February 6, 2025 (10 months ago)
Introduced on February 6, 2025 by Thomas P. TIFFANY
House Votes
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Senate Votes
AI Summary
This measure is a formal statement from Congress urging the President to change U.S. policy toward Taiwan. It calls for recognizing Taiwan as an independent country, restarting normal diplomatic ties, negotiating a free trade agreement, and backing Taiwan’s participation in international organizations . In plain terms, it asks the U.S. government to treat Taiwan like a separate nation and build closer economic and diplomatic links .
It does not set deadlines or create new programs by itself; it urges the administration to take these steps . If acted on, this could lead to more official contact with Taiwan and talks about lowering trade barriers in the future .
- Who is affected: U.S. executive branch and agencies; Taiwan; international bodies that Taiwan may join
- What changes: Urges abandoning the One China policy, recognizing Taiwan, restoring normal diplomatic relations, pursuing a bilateral free trade deal, and supporting Taiwan’s membership in global organizations
- When: No dates are set; it’s an appeal for future action by the President