Sponsors (27)
The resolution strengthens U.S. political, economic, and democratic support for Taiwan—clarifying ties and reducing uncertainty for businesses—while raising the risk of increased tensions with China and potential expectations for costly follow-on actions.
U.S. businesses and investors (and by extension taxpayers and middle-class families): Reaffirms a stable framework for U.S.–Taiwan relations, reducing diplomatic uncertainty that helps planning and investment decisions.
U.S. companies and exporters (and consumers who benefit from trade): Recognizes Taiwan as a key trading and investment partner, supporting continued market access and economic ties.
Taiwanese citizens and U.S. proponents of democratic governance: Affirms Taiwan's democratic development and may bolster cooperation on shared governance and human-rights initiatives.
Taxpayers and middle-class families: Reaffirming detailed U.S. policy commitments toward Taiwan could heighten tensions with the People’s Republic of China, risking diplomatic or economic fallout that may harm consumers and broader economic stability.
Taxpayers: Symbolic findings may create expectations of further legislative or policy actions (including defense or economic measures), which could lead to future budgetary costs.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Formally reaffirms the Taiwan Relations Act and related policy principles and recognizes Taiwan’s economic and democratic importance to the United States.
Official title: Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Introduced May 12, 2026 by Jill Tokuda · Last progress May 12, 2026
Affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 remains the cornerstone of the U.S.–Taiwan relationship, notes that U.S. one‑China policy is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances, and recognizes Taiwan’s strengthened commercial, cultural, and democratic development and its role as an important trading and investment partner of the United States. The resolution is a statement of findings—reiterating enduring U.S. policy elements and Taiwan’s importance—without creating new legal requirements or funding.