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United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act

USA119th CongressS-2684| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a comprehensive strategy to bolster Taiwan's diplomatic relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean. It explicitly states U.S. policy to support these nations , actively counter the People's Republic of China's coercive tactics , and enhance coordination with Taiwan on regional development and economic initiatives. A key provision mandates the creation of a mechanism to track and respond to infrastructure and development projects undertaken by the People's Republic of China in countries allied with Taiwan. This mechanism will identify projects with strategic risks or non-transparent financing, coordinate U.S. diplomatic responses, and share information with Congress and allies. The bill also institutes several reporting requirements for the Secretary of State. These include semiannual status reports on governments considering severing ties with Taiwan, a detailed diplomatic engagement plan if such steps are taken, and annual reports assessing China's regional goals and pressure tactics, alongside U.S. actions to implement the Act. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of State to expand strategic coordination with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean concerning Taiwan. This involves coordinating joint programming and technical cooperation, aligning public diplomacy efforts, and encouraging collaboration between U.S. embassies and Taiwan's representative offices in the region.

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Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.

International Affairs

AsiaCaribbean areaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaRule of law and government transparencyTaiwan

United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act

USA119th CongressS-2684| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
This legislation establishes a comprehensive strategy to bolster Taiwan's diplomatic relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean. It explicitly states U.S. policy to support these nations , actively counter the People's Republic of China's coercive tactics , and enhance coordination with Taiwan on regional development and economic initiatives. A key provision mandates the creation of a mechanism to track and respond to infrastructure and development projects undertaken by the People's Republic of China in countries allied with Taiwan. This mechanism will identify projects with strategic risks or non-transparent financing, coordinate U.S. diplomatic responses, and share information with Congress and allies. The bill also institutes several reporting requirements for the Secretary of State. These include semiannual status reports on governments considering severing ties with Taiwan, a detailed diplomatic engagement plan if such steps are taken, and annual reports assessing China's regional goals and pressure tactics, alongside U.S. actions to implement the Act. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of State to expand strategic coordination with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean concerning Taiwan. This involves coordinating joint programming and technical cooperation, aligning public diplomacy efforts, and encouraging collaboration between U.S. embassies and Taiwan's representative offices in the region.

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Timeline
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
  • September 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCaribbean areaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaRule of law and government transparencyTaiwan