Congressional Bills H.J. Res 133 and H.R. 1512 Signed into Law

Key Points

• Allows one-time displays on the National Mall and around the Washington Monument from Dec 31 to Jan 5, such as lights, art, or ceremonies
• People in Washington, D.C. may see bigger crowds, more security, or temporary closures near the Mall that week
• Keeps a permanent rule that the State Department must review and report how U.S. agencies manage relations with Taiwan
• Signals steady U.S. support for Taiwan; mostly administrative and unlikely to change daily life for most Americans

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