FEMA Independence Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2308

119th Congress

FEMA Independence Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would reduce funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which serves as the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. This could impact diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Taiwan.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

ChamberHouse

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FEMA Independence Act of 2025

This bill would reduce funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which serves as the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. This could impact diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Taiwan.

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This bill would reduce funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which serves as the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. This could impact diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill Number: 2308
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: FEMA Independence Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2308
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: This bill would reduce funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which serves as the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. This could impact diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Taiwan.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would reduce funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which serves as the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. This could impact diplomatic and economic ties between the United States and Taiwan.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Department of State's Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reduces funding for the Department of State's payments to the American Institute in Taiwan, which is the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan.
Could weaken diplomatic and economic ties between the U.S. and Taiwan, an important regional ally.
Taiwan receives significant U.S. aid and support, so reduced funding could have implications for the island's security and economic well-being.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could strain U.S.-Taiwan relations and reduce American influence in the region. Taiwan's government and businesses that rely on U.S. support could be negatively impacted. It could also raise concerns with U.S. allies in Asia who view Taiwan as an important counterweight to growing Chinese influence.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2308, 119th Congress (2025). "FEMA Independence Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2308

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