Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Taiwan International Solidarity Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, aims to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019. It clarifies that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not address Taiwan's representation or sovereignty. The legislation directs United States representatives in international organizations to use their influence to resist efforts by the People's Republic of China to distort organizational decisions or policies regarding Taiwan. Additionally, it encourages U.S. allies and partners to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relationships. Finally, it requires reports to include information on attempts by the People's Republic of China to undermine Taiwan's status and ties.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It mandates active U.S. diplomatic advocacy to protect Taiwan's status in international organizations.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens diplomatic alliances by encouraging allies to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's international standing.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring reports on attempts to undermine Taiwan's status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Taiwan's Status: The bill adds findings stating that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not take a position on Taiwan's sovereignty or its relationship with the People's Republic of China (Section 2).
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Protection of Taiwan's International Standing: The bill instructs U.S. government representatives to use their voice and influence to ensure international organizations resist efforts by the People's Republic of China to distort decisions, language, or policies regarding Taiwan (Section 3).
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Support for Taiwan's Diplomatic Ties: The legislation encourages United States allies and partners to oppose efforts by the People's Republic of China to undermine Taiwan's official diplomatic relationships and its partnerships with other countries (Section 4).
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Increased Oversight and Information: The bill requires information regarding prior or ongoing attempts by the People's Republic of China to undermine Taiwan's membership, observer status, or international ties to be included in reports (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It mandates active U.S. diplomatic advocacy to protect Taiwan's status in international organizations. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens diplomatic alliances by encouraging allies to oppose efforts to undermine Taiwan's international standing.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring reports on attempts to undermine Taiwan's status.
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 7/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah