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H. R. 540 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to pursue more equitable treatment of Taiwan at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.
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January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,820
H.R. 540, known as the "Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023," directs the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to advocate for Taiwan's fairer treatment in international financial institutions, like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The bill emphasizes Taiwan's significant...
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H.R. 540 wants to help Taiwan be treated more fairly in big money clubs, like the one where countries talk about their money problems. The bill says the U.S. should cheer for Taiwan to be more included and have more jobs, but there are some rules and tricks that might make this hard to do perfectly.
H. R. 540 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to pursue more equitable treatment of Taiwan at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.
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January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,806
H. R. 540, titled the "Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023," aims to push for Taiwan's fair treatment in international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The bill underscores Taiwan's significant economic role and supports its inclusion in...
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The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023 is about making sure Taiwan is treated fairly when it comes to joining international money groups like the IMF, because Taiwan has a big and important economy. It asks the U.S. to help Taiwan get involved and says that officials need to keep trying to include Taiwan over the next few years.
S. RES. 521 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
January 11, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:480
S. RES. 521 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expresses support for its democratic institutions. It recognizes Taiwan's effective self-governance and strategic importance to the free world. The resolution...
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S. RES. 521 is a decision by U.S. leaders to cheer Taiwan on for having fair elections and to say they support Taiwan's way of choosing leaders. It also mentions they're worried about another country, China, trying to mess up Taiwan's election plans, and they promise not to use this decision as an excuse to start a fight.
S. 3936 — To require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to seek to engage the authorities of Taiwan with respect to expanding cooperation on civilian space activities, and for other purposes.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:781
S. 3936, known as the "Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024," seeks to enhance cooperation between the United States and Taiwan on civilian space endeavors. Within 90 days of its enactment, it empowers the leaders of NASA and NOAA, collaborating with the Secretary...
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The bill is about NASA and NOAA working together with Taiwan to do cool space stuff, like building satellites and learning from each other, while keeping important U.S. secrets safe and telling Congress how it's going every year.
H. R. 10279 — To improve defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,310
H.R. 10279, titled the “Taiwan PLUS Act,” aims to improve defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. The bill highlights Taiwan's importance as a significant trading partner and its current status as a major non-NATO ally. It proposes treating Taiwan similarly...
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H.R. 10279 is a plan to make friends with Taiwan, helping them with defense just like how the U.S. helps its other special friends (like Japan and Australia) to keep everybody safe. The plan will last five years and can be extended if needed.
H. RES. 1412 — Condemning the People’s Republic of China Coast Guard’s repeated violations of international maritime law and aggression toward the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:336
H. RES. 1412 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the actions of the People's Republic of China Coast Guard for violating international maritime law and exhibiting aggression towards the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. The resolution...
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The U.S. Congress is saying that the Chinese Coast Guard has been mean to countries like the Philippines and Japan, and they are asking China to play by the rules and stop being aggressive. They also want other countries to help tell China this and for the U.S. to make friends with its other neighbors.
H. R. 3334 — To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,848
H.R. 3334 aims to impose sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of China due to various concerns. These concerns include violations of Hong Kong's autonomy, aggression toward Taiwan, and human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims. The bill outlines...
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The bill wants to punish some leaders from China for being mean to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a group of people called the Uyghurs by stopping them from entering the U.S. and taking away their money if they don't change their ways. However, the President can take back the punishment if China starts being nice or the leaders quit their roles and try to fix their bad actions.
H. R. 8482 — To deter conflict in the Taiwan Strait by establishing conditions for suspending normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,382
H.R. 8482, titled the "Deterring Escalation Through Economic Retaliation Act of 2024" or the "DETER Act of 2024," aims to prevent conflict in the Taiwan Strait by potentially suspending normal trade relations with China if China takes aggressive actions against Taiwan. The bill requires the...
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The DETER Act of 2024 is a plan to help keep peace in the Taiwan Strait by making it so that if China does something bad to Taiwan, the U.S. might stop trading normally with China. The President has to check every year and report what China is doing to make sure Taiwan is safe.
S. 3861 — To terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:319
S. 3861 proposes to end the income tax agreement between the United States and the People's Republic of China if China’s military attacks Taiwan. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to notify China within 30 days of the President's assessment that such an attack has...
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If China's military attacks Taiwan, this bill says the United States will stop a special agreement with China about taxes. The President and the Treasury boss have to tell China and certain people in the U.S. government if this happens.
H. R. 7874 — To terminate the United States-People’s Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People’s Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.
April 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:352
H.R. 7874 proposes that the United States would end the Income Tax Convention with the People’s Republic of China if the Chinese military attacks Taiwan. The Secretary of the Treasury is required to notify China within 30 days after the President informs them about such an...
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If the Chinese military starts a fight with Taiwan, this bill says the United States would stop an agreement they have with China about sharing tax information. The President and special government people have to quickly tell China and some important groups about it.
H. RES. 1127 — Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:532
The resolution titled H. RES. 1127, introduced in the House of Representatives on April 10, 2024, reaffirms the United States' commitment to Taiwan, highlighting 45 years since the Taiwan Relations Act was enacted. It underscores the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act and...
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The bill says that the United States promises to keep being friends with Taiwan, helping them with defense and working together in things like science and education, just like they've been doing for 45 years.
S. RES. 767 — Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:447
The Senate resolution S. RES. 767 commemorates 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala. It celebrates the contributions of Guatemalans and Guatemalan-Americans in the United States and recognizes Ambassador Francisco Villagrán...
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The resolution is a special message from the Senate celebrating 175 years of friendship between the United States and Guatemala, thanking people from Guatemala for their help, and promising to work together to make things better in areas like the economy and safety.
H. R. 803 — An Act To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:565
H.R. 803, known as the “PROTECT Taiwan Act,” aims to prevent representatives from the People's Republic of China from participating in certain international banking organizations if the President identifies a Chinese threat to Taiwan's security or U.S. interests. The bill...
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H.R. 803, called the "PROTECT Taiwan Act," is about making some rules so that people from China can't join special money groups if the U.S. President thinks China might be threatening Taiwan. The President can change this rule if they tell Congress why it's important for the country.
S. 4241 — To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:724
S. 4241, also known as the "Transpacific Allies Investing in Weapons to Advance National Security Act" or the "TAIWAN Security Act," urges the U.S. Secretary of Defense to include Taiwan in activities that strengthen the defense industrial base in line with U.S. national...
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The TAIWAN Security Act is about the United States wanting to work more with Taiwan on making things for defense, like tools and gadgets to help keep each other safe. It also wants to look at the good and bad sides of making special agreements with Taiwan for defense projects.
H. R. 3334 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,828
H.R. 3334, the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act" or "STOP CCP Act," aims to impose sanctions on key members of the Chinese Communist Party and affiliated individuals for actions such as violating Hong Kong's autonomy,...
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H.R. 3334, called the "STOP CCP Act," is a plan to stop important people in China's government from doing bad things by blocking their money and taking away their permission to visit the U.S., but it needs to be clear on how these rules will be decided and checked.
H. R. 1425 — An Act To require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification.
September 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,129
H. R. 1425 requires that any international agreements made by the World Health Assembly about pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response must be considered treaties and therefore need Senate ratification. This bill highlights concerns about the World Health...
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The bill says that if the people who decide rules around the world about stopping diseases want to make a new rule, they have to get permission from an important group in the United States called the Senate before that rule can be used here. This is so the United States can think carefully before agreeing to big rules that everyone should follow.
S. RES. 687 — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s One China Principle and the United States One China Policy.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:506
The resolution, S. RES. 687, expresses the U.S. Senate's views on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the U.S.'s "One China Policy." It highlights that the 1971 UN resolution, which recognized the People's Republic...
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The U.S. Senate is talking about a plan to remind everyone that a big meeting at the United Nations long ago didn’t say who should be in charge of Taiwan. They want to make sure people know Taiwan can join in fun activities with other countries even if they aren't labeled a country.
H. R. 8452 — To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,455
H.R. 8452 aims to instruct the U.S. Secretary of State to create a plan for Taiwan to gain membership status in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). The bill emphasizes Taiwan's important role in global security and crime-fighting and highlights the...
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H.R. 8452 is a plan for a big helper in the U.S. government to find ways for Taiwan to join a group of police from all over the world, so they can work together better to catch bad guys. It’s important because Taiwan currently can’t easily share or get information about international crime, like other countries can.
H. R. 803 — An Act To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:544
H. R. 803, known as the “Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act” or the “PROTECT Taiwan Act,” proposes that if the President identifies a threat from the People's Republic of China to the security or economy of Taiwan, the United States will...
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The PROTECT Taiwan Act says that if a threat to Taiwan from China is found, the U.S. will try to keep China out of important international financial meetings, but the President can decide not to if it's better for the country.
H. R. 7578 — To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of technologies available to increase the security and resiliency of the communications networks of Taiwan, including through the development of redundancies, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:660
The H.R. 7578, titled the "Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act", directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report to Congress. This report will assess technologies that can enhance the security and resiliency of Taiwan's...
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This bill asks a special helper from the government to find out how to make Taiwan's internet and phone systems safer and stronger, and to see how well the connection under the ocean between the U.S. and Taiwan is working.
H. R. 7661 — To provide expanded cooperation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Taiwan, and for other purposes.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:717
H.R. 7661, titled the “Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024,” aims to foster collaboration between the United States and Taiwan in civilian space activities. The bill requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to engage with Taiwanese agencies to enhance...
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H.R. 7661 is a plan for the U.S. to team up with Taiwan in space activities like satellite building and exploration, making sure important secrets are kept safe. This plan will be checked and talked about every year to see how it's going and to solve any problems.
H. R. 3334 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,845
H.R. 3334, also known as the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act" or the "STOP CCP Act," aims to impose sanctions on members of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee and related individuals. The bill highlights concerns about human...
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The STOP CCP Act is a plan to punish some leaders in China if they do things that hurt people or countries, like being mean to Hong Kong or Taiwan. It says the U.S. can take away their things here and not let them come visit.
H. R. 8238 — To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:694
H. R. 8238 directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that Taiwan is considered for expanded cooperation in defense industrial activities, following the guidelines of the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill outlines that Taiwan should be eligible for funding and agreements to...
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The bill wants the people in charge of defense to think about working with Taiwan on building and improving defense tools and activities. They also need to check if it makes sense to do this, and then tell the people in charge what they found out.
H. R. 7757 — To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosures with respect to certain financial risks relating to the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,285
H. R. 7757, titled the “China Risk Reporting Act,” aims to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The bill requires companies to disclose certain financial risks related to doing business with or in the People’s Republic of China. These disclosures must include details...
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H. R. 7757 wants companies to tell more about their business risks when dealing with China, like if changes happen that could affect their work. This helps investors understand what could happen if they invest in these companies.
S. 4789 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China if the People's Liberation Army initiates a military invasion of Taiwan.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,987
The bill, S. 4789, titled the "Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies with Taiwan Act of 2024" or "STAND with Taiwan Act of 2024", proposes to impose sanctions on China if the People's Liberation Army (PLA) launches a military invasion of Taiwan. It mandates economic...
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If China tries to take over Taiwan with its army, the bill would make sure the United States and its friends stop doing business with China to show they're not happy about it. This is like telling someone they can't play on a playground if they keep being mean to others.
H. R. 7954 — To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to establish an Advisory Committee on Economic Fallout From Chinese Military Aggression Towards Taiwan, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:916
H. R. 7954 aims to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 by forming an Advisory Committee focused on economic issues resulting from potential Chinese military actions towards Taiwan. This committee will examine how such aggression could impact U.S. and global markets,...
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H.R. 7954 is a proposal to set up a group of advisors who will study how any military moves by China towards Taiwan might affect the economy. They'll meet regularly to share advice and help keep things stable when it comes to money and jobs.
H. CON. RES. 114 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:228
H. CON. RES. 114 is a resolution expressing the view of Congress that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should permit Taiwan to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics using its own national name, flag, and anthem. The resolution highlights the unfair treatment of...
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Congress wants to tell the people in charge of the Olympics that Taiwan should be able to play in the 2024 games using their own name, flag, and song, just like any other country. Right now, they have to use a different name because of pressure from China, and Congress thinks that's not fair.
H. R. 7372 — Making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens, and for other purposes.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:6,664
H.R. 7372 is a legislative proposal that seeks to make emergency supplemental appropriations to provide defense support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill also mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily...
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H.R. 7372 is a plan by the government to spend extra money to help other countries like Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan defend themselves and to make sure the borders are safe. It also wants to improve how border rules are enforced, but some people worry it might not always be fair or clear about how the money is used.
H. RES. 955 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:442
The resolution, H. RES. 955, introduced in the House of Representatives, commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and the example it sets for self-governance globally. It recognizes Taiwan's democracy as a strategic strength and expresses concern over potential...
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In this resolution, the United States is saying "good job" to Taiwan for having fair and free elections, and promises to help keep Taiwan's democracy safe from anyone trying to mess it up, especially when China might want to cause trouble.
H. R. 33 — An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
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January 15, 2025
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:119
Words:7,536
H.R. 33, titled the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to introduce special tax rules for certain residents of Taiwan who earn income from sources in the United States. The bill outlines lower withholding rates on specific types of...
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The "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" is a special rule that helps certain people from Taiwan who earn money in the US by lowering the amount of money they have to give to the government in taxes, making it easier for them to do business here. This law also wants the US and Taiwan to make an agreement so they don't end up paying taxes on the same income in both countries.

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