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Taiwan Allies Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-1216| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Taiwan Allies Fund Act aims to bolster Taiwan's international standing and counter diplomatic and economic pressure from the People's Republic of China (PRC). It recognizes Taiwan as a vibrant democracy and highlights the PRC's years-long campaign to diplomatically isolate Taiwan, often using economic and diplomatic intimidation against countries that maintain relations with it. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $40,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, drawn from the Countering PRC Influence Fund. These funds are designated for countries that either maintain official or significantly strengthened unofficial relations with Taiwan, have experienced PRC coercion due to these ties, and lack the independent capacity to withstand such pressure. The authorized funds can be used for various activities to support these eligible countries and Taiwan's international space, including: Supporting health initiatives as alternatives to the PRC's "Health Silk Road." Building the capacity of civil society and media to counter PRC influence and propaganda. Diversifying supply chains away from the PRC. Providing alternatives to PRC development assistance and project financing. Advancing Taiwan's meaningful participation in international forums and multilateral organizations. Working with the private sector to offer United States or allied alternatives to PRC information and communications technology infrastructure. Each eligible country may receive a maximum of $5,000,000 per fiscal year . The Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, will implement these activities, ensuring coordination and encouraging cost-sharing with Taiwan. The Act also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing the activities, funding, and their effectiveness.

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Timeline
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2559
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2559
    Introduced in House


  • January 29, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.

International Affairs

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  • HR 119-2559: Taiwan Allies Fund Act
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwan

Taiwan Allies Fund Act

USA119th CongressS-1216| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
The Taiwan Allies Fund Act aims to bolster Taiwan's international standing and counter diplomatic and economic pressure from the People's Republic of China (PRC). It recognizes Taiwan as a vibrant democracy and highlights the PRC's years-long campaign to diplomatically isolate Taiwan, often using economic and diplomatic intimidation against countries that maintain relations with it. The bill authorizes the appropriation of $40,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, drawn from the Countering PRC Influence Fund. These funds are designated for countries that either maintain official or significantly strengthened unofficial relations with Taiwan, have experienced PRC coercion due to these ties, and lack the independent capacity to withstand such pressure. The authorized funds can be used for various activities to support these eligible countries and Taiwan's international space, including: Supporting health initiatives as alternatives to the PRC's "Health Silk Road." Building the capacity of civil society and media to counter PRC influence and propaganda. Diversifying supply chains away from the PRC. Providing alternatives to PRC development assistance and project financing. Advancing Taiwan's meaningful participation in international forums and multilateral organizations. Working with the private sector to offer United States or allied alternatives to PRC information and communications technology infrastructure. Each eligible country may receive a maximum of $5,000,000 per fiscal year . The Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, will implement these activities, ensuring coordination and encouraging cost-sharing with Taiwan. The Act also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing the activities, funding, and their effectiveness.

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Timeline
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2559
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2559
    Introduced in House


  • January 29, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2559: Taiwan Allies Fund Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwan