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America Supports Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressHR-2113| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "America Supports Taiwan Act," aims to solidify U.S. support for Taiwan by requiring federal agencies to consistently use the term "Taiwan" instead of "Chinese Taipei." Congress finds that the People's Republic of China (PRC) seeks to control Taiwan through coercion and has increased military incursions, while the "Chinese Taipei" nomenclature is often perceived as a symbol of PRC oppression. The legislation emphasizes that the U.S. has never recognized the PRC's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and must uphold its commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to support Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that the head of each agency shall use "Taiwan" and refrain from using "Chinese Taipei." There are narrow exceptions for when explaining historical attempts by the PRC to control Taiwan or when engaging with international organizations where Taiwan participates under a different official name. Furthermore, agencies are required to update their websites to reflect this terminology change within 14 days of the Act's enactment, reinforcing the U.S. government's stance.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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America Supports Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressHR-2113| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This bill, titled the "America Supports Taiwan Act," aims to solidify U.S. support for Taiwan by requiring federal agencies to consistently use the term "Taiwan" instead of "Chinese Taipei." Congress finds that the People's Republic of China (PRC) seeks to control Taiwan through coercion and has increased military incursions, while the "Chinese Taipei" nomenclature is often perceived as a symbol of PRC oppression. The legislation emphasizes that the U.S. has never recognized the PRC's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and must uphold its commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to support Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that the head of each agency shall use "Taiwan" and refrain from using "Chinese Taipei." There are narrow exceptions for when explaining historical attempts by the PRC to control Taiwan or when engaging with international organizations where Taiwan participates under a different official name. Furthermore, agencies are required to update their websites to reflect this terminology change within 14 days of the Act's enactment, reinforcing the U.S. government's stance.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (4)
Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted