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Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-910| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025, aims to ensure more equitable treatment and greater participation for Taiwan within international financial institutions (IFIs). It establishes a clear United States policy to actively support Taiwan's admission as a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and to not discourage or deter Taiwan from seeking such membership. The bill highlights Taiwan's significant economic standing as the 21st largest economy globally and the 10th largest U.S. trading partner, arguing that its exclusion from the IMF is inconsistent with its economic importance and the Fund's stated purposes. Specifically, the Act directs the United States Governor of the IMF to use the U.S. voice and vote to vigorously support Taiwan's admission, if sought, and its participation in regular surveillance activities consistent with Article IV consultation procedures. Furthermore, the Governor must advocate for employment opportunities for Taiwan nationals within the IMF and ensure Taiwan's ability to receive appropriate technical assistance and training. These requirements are subject to a sunset clause, expiring either upon Taiwan's admission to the IMF or 10 years after the Act's enactment, and the Secretary of the Treasury can waive these requirements under specific conditions for up to one year. The bill also includes a reporting requirement, mandating that for the next seven years, the Secretary of the Treasury must include in their testimony to Congress a description of U.S. efforts to support the greatest practicable participation by Taiwan at each international financial institution. This reflects a long-standing U.S. policy, reaffirmed by Congress and the State Department, to support Taiwan's meaningful engagement in international organizations where statehood is not a prerequisite, and to ensure its voice is heard where membership is not possible.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6974
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6029
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-540
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
Mar 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-20.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1900
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 23, 2025
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2863-2865)
Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 910.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6974
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6029
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-540
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 5, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.


  • March 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.


  • March 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-20.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1900
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 23, 2025
    Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 23, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2863-2865)


  • June 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 910.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)


  • June 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-1900: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-910| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This legislation, titled the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025, aims to ensure more equitable treatment and greater participation for Taiwan within international financial institutions (IFIs). It establishes a clear United States policy to actively support Taiwan's admission as a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and to not discourage or deter Taiwan from seeking such membership. The bill highlights Taiwan's significant economic standing as the 21st largest economy globally and the 10th largest U.S. trading partner, arguing that its exclusion from the IMF is inconsistent with its economic importance and the Fund's stated purposes. Specifically, the Act directs the United States Governor of the IMF to use the U.S. voice and vote to vigorously support Taiwan's admission, if sought, and its participation in regular surveillance activities consistent with Article IV consultation procedures. Furthermore, the Governor must advocate for employment opportunities for Taiwan nationals within the IMF and ensure Taiwan's ability to receive appropriate technical assistance and training. These requirements are subject to a sunset clause, expiring either upon Taiwan's admission to the IMF or 10 years after the Act's enactment, and the Secretary of the Treasury can waive these requirements under specific conditions for up to one year. The bill also includes a reporting requirement, mandating that for the next seven years, the Secretary of the Treasury must include in their testimony to Congress a description of U.S. efforts to support the greatest practicable participation by Taiwan at each international financial institution. This reflects a long-standing U.S. policy, reaffirmed by Congress and the State Department, to support Taiwan's meaningful engagement in international organizations where statehood is not a prerequisite, and to ensure its voice is heard where membership is not possible.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6974
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6029
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-540
Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Mar 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
Mar 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-20.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1900
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 23, 2025
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2863-2865)
Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 910.
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)
Jun 23, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)
Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6974
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6029
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-540
    Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 5, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.


  • March 21, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.


  • March 21, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-20.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1900
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 23, 2025
    Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 23, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2863-2865)


  • June 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 910.


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)


  • June 23, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • June 23, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2863)


  • June 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-1900: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanTravel and tourism