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Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1900| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Act aims to ensure more equitable treatment for Taiwan within international financial institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to actively pursue Taiwan's greater participation and potential admission to the IMF. This reflects a congressional finding that Taiwan's significant economy and democratic governance warrant its inclusion in global financial discussions. Specifically, the bill directs the United States Governor of the IMF to use the U.S. voice and vote to vigorously support Taiwan's admission as a member, should it seek it. This support also extends to Taiwan's participation in regular surveillance activities, ensuring its economic and financial policies are reviewed. Furthermore, the Act advocates for employment opportunities for Taiwan nationals within the IMF and for Taiwan to receive appropriate technical assistance and training. The legislation establishes a clear U.S. policy not to discourage Taiwan from seeking IMF membership. It includes a provision allowing the Secretary of the Treasury to waive certain requirements for up to one year if it substantially promotes Taiwan's meaningful participation, with a report to Congress. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury must annually testify on U.S. efforts to support Taiwan's participation in international financial institutions, ensuring ongoing oversight, until Taiwan's admission to the IMF or after 10 years.

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Timeline
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-910
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-910
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-910: Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
  • S 119-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanTravel and tourism

Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1900| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This Act aims to ensure more equitable treatment for Taiwan within international financial institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to actively pursue Taiwan's greater participation and potential admission to the IMF. This reflects a congressional finding that Taiwan's significant economy and democratic governance warrant its inclusion in global financial discussions. Specifically, the bill directs the United States Governor of the IMF to use the U.S. voice and vote to vigorously support Taiwan's admission as a member, should it seek it. This support also extends to Taiwan's participation in regular surveillance activities, ensuring its economic and financial policies are reviewed. Furthermore, the Act advocates for employment opportunities for Taiwan nationals within the IMF and for Taiwan to receive appropriate technical assistance and training. The legislation establishes a clear U.S. policy not to discourage Taiwan from seeking IMF membership. It includes a provision allowing the Secretary of the Treasury to waive certain requirements for up to one year if it substantially promotes Taiwan's meaningful participation, with a report to Congress. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury must annually testify on U.S. efforts to support Taiwan's participation in international financial institutions, ensuring ongoing oversight, until Taiwan's admission to the IMF or after 10 years.

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Timeline
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-910
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-910
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 103.
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-910: 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