US House of Representatives passes 2 pro-Taiwan bills
The US House of Representatives has passed two pro-Taiwan bills with bipartisan support. One of them aims to strengthen the Taipei Act of 2019, rejecting China’s distortion of Resolution 2758 and backing Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The second aims to reinforce the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, pushing the Department of State to ease self-imposed restrictions on US-Taiwan engagement.
Rudy Yakym
US representative
…for the House to suspend the rules and pass H.R.2416. Those in favor say “Aye.” Those opposed say “No.” In the opinion of the chair, two thirds being in the affirmative, the bill has passed.
With a strike of the gavel, the US House of representatives passed a critical amendment by voice and without objections. The bill reinforces previous pro-Taiwan legislation and calls for supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.
Brian Mast
House Foreign Affairs committee Chair
This amendment makes clear that the United States as a participant in any international organization must actively oppose attempts by the CCP to destroy the policies, the procedures, or the language of those institutions in order to manipulate Taiwan’s status.
The Taiwan International Solidarity Act aims to strengthen the Taipei Act of 2019. It includes a provision stating that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 only addressed the issue of China’s representation in the UN, and did not make a statement on Taiwan or its peoples’ representation in the international body or any related organizations. The bill also rejects China’s twisting of the resolution to undermine Taiwan’s international position, and affirms that the US will harness its influence to support Taiwan.
Also, the relevant US agencies are required to report on the CCP’s tactics to pressure Taiwan.
Brian Mast
House Foreign Affairs committee Chair
Taiwan is not just a friend. Taiwan is a self-governing democracy, a critical economic partner and a responsible global stakeholder. It deserves to be seen and heard and not erased and silenced.
The amendment was sponsored by Republican Representative Brian Mast, and co-sponsored by Democrat John Olszewski, who said the US would not stand idle during a previous visit to Taiwan.
John Olszewski
US representative
Just last month, the PRC conducted large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. It is critical that the United States shows unwavering support for our friend, Taiwan.
Another pro-Taiwan bill that has garnered bipartisan support is the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which aims to reinforce the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020. It requires the Department of State to regularly report to Congress on US-Taiwan engagement. It also requires the US government to develop a plan to lift all remaining self-imposed restrictions.
Ann Wagner
US representative
I rise today in support of my bill. Undeniable, that the People’s Republic of China is the single greatest threat to our national security.
The two bills were passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, showing that US representatives stand united to counter China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan. The bills are now headed for the Senate, and if they pass, they will be delivered to US President Donald Trump to sign into law.
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2025-05-06
