Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act aims to support Latin American and Caribbean countries that have diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It focuses on countering pressure from the People's Republic of China to break those ties. The bill requires the Secretary of State to monitor Chinese infrastructure projects and provide regular reports to Congress. It also seeks to increase strategic coordination between the U.S., Taiwan, and regional partners. Additionally, it mandates briefings on countering malign influence operations and assessing military deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Strengthens strategic coordination between the U.S., Taiwan, and regional partners in the Americas.
- Scored +8
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Directly mandates increased diplomatic effort to maintain ties between Taiwan and Caribbean/Latin American nations.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Provides assistance to Taiwan to counter cyber-intrusions and malign influence operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Sovereign Decision Making: The bill seeks to ensure countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can make foreign policy decisions without coercion or financial manipulation from the People's Republic of China (Section 2).
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Promotion of Good Governance: By supporting partners that maintain ties with Taiwan, the act supports nations that share commitments to human rights, transparency, and good governance (Section 2).
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Risk Identification: The establishment of an Infrastructure Influence Risk Mechanism helps identify development projects that carry strategic risks or use non-transparent financing (Section 4).
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Combating Malign Influence: The bill provides for assistance to help Taiwanese officials, media, and private sectors document and expose propaganda, election interference, and malign foreign influence (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups in the United States are explicitly detailed 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? — Directly mandates increased diplomatic effort to maintain ties between Taiwan and Caribbean/Latin American nations. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Strengthens strategic coordination between the U.S., Taiwan, and regional partners in the Americas. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Provides assistance to Taiwan to counter cyber-intrusions and malign influence operations. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Encourages targeted assistance and coordination with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Aims to deepen economic engagement with Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Identifies and counters non-transparent financing in infrastructure projects. Does this make elections run better? — Assists Taiwan in developing strategies to respond to election interference. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs the Secretary of State to establish new monitoring mechanisms and reporting requirements.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Supports sovereign decision making and good governance for Latin American partners.
- 5/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
- 10/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 9/2/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon