Taiwan International Solidarity Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the TAIPEI Act to clarify that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not address Taiwan's representation, directs U.S. advocacy against PRC distortion of the One China position, opposes PRC efforts to undermine Taiwan's international ties, and expands reporting on PRC One China pressure.
Who Benefits and How
Taiwan benefits from U.S. statutory language rebutting PRC claims that Resolution 2758 settled Taiwan's status in the United Nations system. Taiwan's diplomatic partners benefit from U.S. support against PRC coercion targeting ties and partnerships. U.S. diplomats benefit from clearer congressional direction when advocating in international organizations. Congress benefits from expanded reporting on PRC attempts to promote its One China position.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State Department Taiwan-policy staff must advocate and report under the amended TAIPEI Act. The People's Republic of China bears diplomatic pressure because the bill directly challenges its interpretation of Resolution 2758 and its efforts to isolate Taiwan. International organizations may face more U.S. pressure to resist PRC framing of Taiwan participation.
Key Provisions
- Clarifies the meaning of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 in U.S. law.
- Directs U.S. advocacy against PRC distortion of the One China position.
- Strengthens opposition to PRC efforts to undermine Taiwan's international partnerships.
- Expands reporting on PRC promotion of its One China position.
- Amends the TAIPEI Act rather than creating a new aid program.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Amends the TAIPEI Act to clarify that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not address Taiwan's representation, directs U.S. advocacy against PRC distortion of the One China position, opposes PRC efforts to undermine Taiwan's international ties, and expands reporting on PRC One China pressure.
Key Policy Areas
Taiwan, International Organizations, Foreign Affairs
Primary Purpose
Amends the TAIPEI Act to clarify that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not address Taiwan's representation, directs U.S. advocacy against PRC distortion of the One China position, opposes PRC efforts to undermine Taiwan's international ties, and expands reporting on PRC One China pressure.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Taiwan
- Taiwanese communities
- Taiwan diplomatic partners
- U.S. diplomats
- Congressional committees
- International organizations
Identified Costs
- State Department
- People's Republic of China
- International organizations
- Congressional committees
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Risch, without amendment
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. …
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. …
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment …
Mr. Van Hollen (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
State Department Taiwan-policy staff, Taiwan diplomatic partners
Positive-direction: Taiwan diplomatic partners
Negative-direction: State Department Taiwan-policy staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_state"
- → Secretary of State
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