Ted Cruz (R-TX)
A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
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 requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to permit members of the Armed Forces and representatives from Taiwan or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to display the flag of Taiwan and corresponding military emblems or insignia. These symbols can be displayed for specific purposes, which include the wearing of official uniforms, conducting ceremonies or functions, and appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media accounts that promote engagements with Taiwan. Additionally, the text notes that nothing in the Act shall be construed as a change to the One China Policy of the United States.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Enhances official diplomatic engagement and visibility for visiting Taiwanese dignitaries and service members.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens diplomatic ties and cooperation with Taiwan by permitting the display of its flag and military emblems in official contexts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a) and Section 1(b) could be considered positive because they allow representatives and service members from Taiwan to proudly display the flag of Taiwan and military emblems while wearing official uniforms, during ceremonies, or on social media accounts promoting engagements with Taiwan.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions identifying negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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? — Enhances official diplomatic engagement and visibility for visiting Taiwanese dignitaries and service members. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens diplomatic ties and cooperation with Taiwan by permitting the display of its flag and military emblems in official contexts.
- 7/27/2026
- 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. 499.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 10/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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