Sponsors (6)
The bill seeks to expand U.S.–Taiwan travel cooperation and preclearance to boost security, travel efficiency, and economic opportunities for travelers and exporters, but it creates federal costs, resource strains, data‑security and diplomatic risks that may fall on taxpayers, agencies, and affected businesses.
U.S. homeland security: preclearance in Taiwan can identify inadmissible travelers and threats before they reach U.S. soil, improving national security.
Small businesses and exporters/importers: expanded U.S.–Taiwan tourism cooperation plus streamlined customs and potential preclearance can bring more customers, greater market access, and lower costs for exporters and importers.
U.S. travelers and transportation workers: preclearance can speed processing and reduce wait times at U.S. ports of entry, improving travel experience and operational efficiency.
Taxpayers: the bill creates additional federal costs for interagency activities, annual reporting over five years, and establishing/operating overseas preclearance facilities if not offset.
Federal agencies, CBP staff, and ports of entry: program implementation could strain staffing and divert Commerce, State, and CBP resources from other trade, tourism, or entry‑point priorities.
Taxpayers and travelers: placing U.S. screening facilities and personnel overseas could create security vulnerabilities and expose U.S. personnel to local risks.
Based on analysis of 4 sections of legislative text.
Directs U.S. agencies to expand travel and tourism cooperation with Taiwan, requires joint and DHS reports, and studies the feasibility and impacts of a U.S. preclearance facility in Taiwan.
Introduced March 26, 2025 by Young Kim · Last progress March 26, 2025
Directs Commerce (Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism), in coordination with the Commerce and State Departments, to engage with Taiwan to expand travel and tourism cooperation and to identify opportunities to strengthen tourism, protect cultural heritage, and improve visitor safety. It requires a joint implementation report within 270 days and then annually for five years. Separately, it directs the Department of Homeland Security, with Commerce and State consultation, to analyze the feasibility, impacts, security benefits, and vulnerabilities of establishing a U.S. preclearance facility in Taiwan and submit a report within 180 days.