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Congress·Reported·about 1 month ago

Foreign Aid for Countries That Support Taiwan

Also known as: Taiwan Allies Fund Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Senator Van Hollen, would create a special fund to help countries that maintain diplomatic or strong unofficial ties with Taiwan. It authorizes $40 million each year from 2026 through 2028 to support these nations and prevent Taiwan from being isolated by the Chinese government.
  • The money is specifically for countries that are being pressured or intimidated by China because of their relationship with Taiwan. To receive the funds, a country must show it lacks the economic or political power to resist this pressure on its own. No single country can receive more than $5 million from this fund in a year.
  • The funds would be used for several key goals, such as improving local healthcare, strengthening independent media and community groups, and helping businesses move their supply chains away from China. It also aims to provide these nations with alternatives to Chinese government loans and technology infrastructure.
  • The State Department and other federal agencies would manage the program. They are encouraged to coordinate with Taiwan to make sure the money is used efficiently and to ensure that Taiwan is also contributing its own fair share of aid to these partner nations.

Milestones

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Feb 10, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.

Feb 10, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jan 29, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 31, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mar 31, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related News

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Office of U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Press Release)·about 1 month ago

Van Hollen, Curtis, Kim Bipartisan Bill to Support Taiwan’s International Presence, Counter China’s Economic Coercion Earns Key Committee Approval

Announces Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s unanimous passage of the Taiwan Allies Fund Act and summarizes the bill’s purpose and funding authorization.

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Taipei Times (with CNA)·5 months ago

US House committee passes two pro-Taiwan acts

Reports a House Foreign Affairs Committee package advancing provisions including the Taiwan Allies Fund Act as part of State Department reauthorization.

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Taipei Times (with CNA/Reuters photo credit)·11 months ago

US lawmakers reintroduce bill to back Taiwan, counter CCP coercion

Covers reintroduction details and describes the bill’s $120M/3-year assistance concept for partners facing pressure over Taiwan ties.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Taiwan Allies Fund Act

Bill NumberS 1216
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 2R: 1

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