SRES657-119

In Committee

A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

119th Congress Introduced Mar 23, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Transportation, Foreign Policy.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section id90cf7df4af46431badfb3ac8d705b020: 1. Commemoration statement The Senate of the United States— commemorates the historic significance of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election, which was...
  • Section ide9802e10ba6747d891f12df4933efa12: 2. Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Transportation, Foreign Policy

Primary Purpose

This bill, A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Transportation Foreign Policy

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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federal implementing agencies:
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)

Mar 23, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Mar 23, 2026

Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Ricketts, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Transportation Foreign Policy
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

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