United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
Taiwan Relations: Support for Latin American Allies
United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
This bill has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is considered active. There is no companion bill listed at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and has already passed a key committee vote, making it very likely to move forward in the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill supports countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that have official ties with Taiwan. It aims to stop China from using secret deals or financial pressure to force these nations to break those ties.
- The State Department would create a system to track Chinese construction and development projects in the region. This helps identify projects that might be used to gain political control or that have hidden costs.
- If a country shows signs of switching its support from Taiwan to China, U.S. officials must create a plan within 30 days to help that country stay with Taiwan. This includes offering diplomatic and technical support.
- U.S. embassies would work more closely with Taiwan's offices in the Americas. They would coordinate on public messages and joint projects to strengthen their shared influence and help local communities.
- Government leaders must give Congress regular updates on China's military activities near Taiwan. They also need to report on how China uses media and cyberattacks to interfere with Taiwan's elections and government.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
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