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Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressS-3208| Senate 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Six Assurances to Taiwan Act" aims to formally codify the United States' long-standing Six Assurances to Taiwan, which have guided U.S.-Taiwan relations since 1982. These assurances clarify that the U.S. has not agreed to set a date for ending arms sales to Taiwan, consult with the People's Republic of China (PRC) on such sales, or play a mediation role between Taiwan and the PRC. Furthermore, they affirm that the U.S. has not sought to revise the Taiwan Relations Act, altered its position on Taiwan's sovereignty, or exerted pressure on Taiwan to negotiate with the PRC. A central provision of the bill establishes a robust congressional review process for any presidential actions that could impact these assurances. The President would be required to notify Congress before taking specific actions, including pausing or terminating defensive arms sales to Taiwan, negotiating with the PRC about such sales, mediating on sovereignty issues, changing the U.S. position on Taiwan's sovereignty, or pressuring Taiwan into negotiations with the PRC. Upon notification, Congress would have a 30-day (or 60-day during summer) period to review the proposed action. During this time, the President would be prohibited from taking the action or expending funds for it unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval . Conversely, if Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval , the President would face further restrictions on implementing the action, including during potential veto and override processes. This legislative framework underscores Congress's view that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is vital for U.S. political, security, and economic interests. It emphasizes that any unilateral change to the status quo or a negotiated settlement without the consent of both sides is unacceptable, and that the Six Assurances are a necessary component of U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
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Timeline
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3452
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3452
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressS-3208| Senate 
| Updated: 11/19/2025
The "Six Assurances to Taiwan Act" aims to formally codify the United States' long-standing Six Assurances to Taiwan, which have guided U.S.-Taiwan relations since 1982. These assurances clarify that the U.S. has not agreed to set a date for ending arms sales to Taiwan, consult with the People's Republic of China (PRC) on such sales, or play a mediation role between Taiwan and the PRC. Furthermore, they affirm that the U.S. has not sought to revise the Taiwan Relations Act, altered its position on Taiwan's sovereignty, or exerted pressure on Taiwan to negotiate with the PRC. A central provision of the bill establishes a robust congressional review process for any presidential actions that could impact these assurances. The President would be required to notify Congress before taking specific actions, including pausing or terminating defensive arms sales to Taiwan, negotiating with the PRC about such sales, mediating on sovereignty issues, changing the U.S. position on Taiwan's sovereignty, or pressuring Taiwan into negotiations with the PRC. Upon notification, Congress would have a 30-day (or 60-day during summer) period to review the proposed action. During this time, the President would be prohibited from taking the action or expending funds for it unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval . Conversely, if Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval , the President would face further restrictions on implementing the action, including during potential veto and override processes. This legislative framework underscores Congress's view that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is vital for U.S. political, security, and economic interests. It emphasizes that any unilateral change to the status quo or a negotiated settlement without the consent of both sides is unacceptable, and that the Six Assurances are a necessary component of U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
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Timeline
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3452
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3452
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted