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Taiwan Representative Office Act

USA119th CongressS-974| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Taiwan Representative Office Act," seeks to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States to the " Taiwan Representative Office ." This proposed change is intended to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, aligning with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances . The legislation directs the Secretary of State to initiate negotiations with TECRO for this renaming. Should the name change occur, all official U.S. Government references to TECRO would automatically be updated to reflect the new designation. Crucially, the bill includes a rule of construction clarifying that this action would not entail the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor alter the United States' existing position regarding Taiwan's international status.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3180
Introduced in House
  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3180
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3180: Taiwan Representative Office Act

Taiwan Representative Office Act

USA119th CongressS-974| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
This bill, titled the "Taiwan Representative Office Act," seeks to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States to the " Taiwan Representative Office ." This proposed change is intended to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to foreign countries, aligning with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances . The legislation directs the Secretary of State to initiate negotiations with TECRO for this renaming. Should the name change occur, all official U.S. Government references to TECRO would automatically be updated to reflect the new designation. Crucially, the bill includes a rule of construction clarifying that this action would not entail the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor alter the United States' existing position regarding Taiwan's international status.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3180
Introduced in House
  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3180
    Introduced in House
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3180: Taiwan Representative Office Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted