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Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

H.R. 2416 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors

Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In the other chamber's committee

Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.

The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House voice vote
  3. In Senate committee

The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

The Taiwan International Solidarity Act amends the TAIPEI Act of 2019. It clarifies that UN Resolution 2758 did not determine Taiwan's sovereignty or its representation in the UN. The bill states the U.S. opposes changing Taiwan's status without the consent of its people. It instructs the U.S. to use its influence in international organizations to resist the People's Republic of China's efforts to distort policies regarding Taiwan. Additionally, it encourages allies to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's international partnerships. The act also requires reporting on the People's Republic of China's attempts to undermine Taiwan's membership and ties with other countries.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill encourages U.S. allies and partners to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's partnerships.

  • Scored +6

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The act mandates U.S. advocacy for Taiwan's inclusion and representation in international organizations.

  • Scored +5

    Would Asian Americans be better off under this?

    The bill supports the sovereignty and international standing of Taiwan, which may positively impact Asian-American interests.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.