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Taiwan: Displaying the National Flag at Official Events

Also known as: Taiwan SOS Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Mr. Barr, would allow visiting officials and military members from Taiwan to display their national flag and military symbols while in the United States for official business.
  • Under these rules, Taiwanese representatives could wear their official uniforms and show their flag during government-hosted ceremonies and on official social media accounts run by the State Department or the Department of Defense.
  • The policy aims to show more official respect to Taiwan's representatives by allowing them to use their own national symbols during diplomatic and military meetings.
  • While the physical change is small, it is a meaningful symbolic step in how the U.S. government interacts with Taiwan on the world stage.

Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Taiwan SOS Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7485
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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