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A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

USA119th CongressS-3018| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
  • October 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7485: Taiwan SOS Act of 2026

A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

USA119th CongressS-3018| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
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.
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Timeline
Oct 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 27, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
  • October 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 27, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7485: Taiwan SOS Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted