America Supports Taiwan Act

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.