Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1215

Commending the Holy See for its enduring diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and affirming the support of Congress for the continued preservation of the Vatican-Taiwan diplomatic relationship.

Support for Vatican-Taiwan Relations

Apr 23·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where it was sent on April 22, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is not actively moving at this time.

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This is a non-binding resolution that expresses an opinion rather than changing law. While it has bipartisan support, these types of measures often depend on available time in the House schedule.

Key Points

This resolution praises the Vatican for being Taiwan's only official diplomatic partner in Europe. The two have shared a formal relationship since 1942.
It highlights Taiwan's work to protect religious freedom. For example, Taiwan has donated over $1 million to international funds that help people practice their faith safely around the world.
The proposal criticizes China for its poor record on religious rights and for breaking agreements with the Vatican about how church leaders are chosen.
It asks the Vatican to send more high-ranking church officials to visit Taiwan. This would show the world that their partnership remains strong despite pressure from other countries.

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Milestones

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Apr 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 23, 2026

Submitted in House

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Commending the Holy See for its enduring diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and affirming the support of Congress for the continued preservation of the Vatican-Taiwan diplomatic relationship.

Bill NumberHRES 1215

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.