A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
United States119th CongressS-3018Senate
Updated: Jul 27, 2026
Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to allow representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display symbols of their sovereignty. These symbols specifically include the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and corresponding military emblems or insignia. The permission for display is limited to specific official purposes. These purposes encompass the wearing of official uniforms conducting government-hosted ceremonies or functions appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media accounts promoting engagements with Taiwan . This legislation aims to formally permit the open display of Taiwanese national symbols during official interactions with the United States government.
Bill texts
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Timeline
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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