This bill aims to strengthen the U.S. relationship with Taiwan. It would give the U.S. Senate a say in who leads the American Institute in Taiwan, and it would require the U.S. government to treat Taiwan's elected government as the legitimate representative of the Taiwanese people. The bill also directs the State Department to develop strategies to counter Chinese government efforts to undermine Taiwan's democracy.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to strengthen the U.S. relationship with Taiwan. It would give the U.S. Senate a say in who leads the American Institute in Taiwan, and it would require the U.S. government to treat Taiwan's elected government as the legitimate representative of the Taiwanese people. The bill also directs the State Department to develop strategies to counter Chinese government efforts to undermine Taiwan's democracy.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2023 </strong></p><p>This bill contains provisions pertaining to the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.</p><p>The director of the American Institute in Taiwan's Taipei office shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (In 1979, the United States established diplomatic relations with China and ended formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan represents U.S. interests in Taiwan and provides consular services.)</p><p>U.S. government departments and agencies (1) may not formally or informally recognize China's claims of sovereignty over Taiwan without the assent of Taiwan's people, as expressed through the democratic process; (2) shall treat Taiwan's elected government as the legitimate representative of Taiwan's people; and (3) shall end the practice of referring to Taiwan's government as <em>authorities.</em></p><p>The Department of State shall submit to Congress a report on cooperation between the United States and Taiwan to promote freedom, democracy, culture, and history in conjunction with Chinese language education.</p><p>In addition, the State Department shall develop and implement a strategy to respond to Chinese government attempts to use misinformation, media manipulation, economic coercion, and other strategies against Taiwan or persons in Taiwan. The State Department and the Department of Defense shall report to Congress on deterrence of military conflict in the Taiwan Strait.</p><p>The bill also directs the President to establish an interagency Taiwan policy task force, which shall annually report to Congress a plan for enhancing U.S.-Taiwan relations.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The U.S. Senate would have a role in appointing the director of the American Institute in Taiwan's Taipei office.
The U.S. government would have to recognize Taiwan's elected government as the legitimate representative of the Taiwanese people.
The State Department would develop strategies to respond to Chinese government attempts to use misinformation, economic coercion, and other tactics against Taiwan.
An interagency Taiwan policy task force would be established to report annually to Congress on enhancing U.S.-Taiwan relations.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would strengthen U.S. support for Taiwan's democratic government and push back against China's efforts to isolate and undermine Taiwan. This could improve Taiwan's security and economic ties with the United States, while also heightening tensions between the U.S. and China over Taiwan's status.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3110, 119th Congress (2025). "STOP Human Trafficking Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3110