Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
A resolution reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2448)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and the longstanding bipartisan United States policy regarding Taiwan. It highlights the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act in preserving commercial, cultural, and other ties. The resolution notes that peace and stability in the region are vital to the security and economic interests of the United States. It also emphasizes that the future of Taiwan should be determined by peaceful means rather than through boycotts or embargoes. Finally, the resolution supports Taiwan's self-defense and opposes any efforts to determine Taiwan's future through non-peaceful means.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution reaffirms the longstanding and bipartisan relationship between the United States and Taiwan.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The resolution supports determining Taiwan's future through peaceful means and stability in the region.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill supports the continued commercial and trading partnerships between the United States and Taiwan.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Economic and Cultural Ties: The resolution notes that the Taiwan Relations Act preserves extensive commercial, cultural, and other ties between the United States, Taiwan, and others in the Western Pacific (Whereas clause 1). This could benefit people through continued trading and investment partnerships.
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Regional Peace and Security: The bill states that peace and stability in the region are in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States (Whereas clause 2). Maintaining this stability serves the interests of the American people.
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Support for Self-Defense: The resolution supports Taiwan's ability to defend itself by providing arms of a defensive character (Whereas clause 5) and reaffirms support for Taiwan's self-defense (Resolved clause).
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Protection against Coercion: The act maintains the capacity of the United States to resist any force or coercion that would jeopardize the security or any social and economic system of the people of Taiwan (Whereas clause 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly 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 strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution reaffirms the longstanding and bipartisan relationship between the United States and Taiwan. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution supports determining Taiwan's future through peaceful means and stability in the region. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill supports the continued commercial and trading partnerships between the United States and Taiwan.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The emphasis on preserving commercial ties supports business stability and trade partnerships.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution emphasizes preserving commercial and economic ties with Taiwan, which is a significant trading partner.
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2448)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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