US Federal Senate Bill SB2224

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/30/25
• Introduced: 7/9/25
• Refer: 7/9/25
• Report Pass: 10/22/25

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Taiwan International Solidarity Act

Summary

The Taiwan International Solidarity Act amends the TAIPEI Act of 2019 to strengthen U.S. policy support for Taiwan in international organizations. It adds congressional findings clarifying that U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 recognized the People’s Republic of China as China’s representative to the United Nations, but did not decide Taiwan’s status, representation, or sovereignty. The bill also states that the United States opposes any effort to change Taiwan’s status without the consent of the people of Taiwan. The bill directs the United States, when acting in international organizations, to use its voice, vote, and influence to resist PRC efforts to distort organizational decisions, language, policies, or procedures regarding Taiwan. It further encourages U.S. allies and partners to oppose PRC efforts to undermine Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships and other international partnerships, including relationships with countries that do not maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The bill also expands reporting requirements so the executive branch must include information on PRC attempts to block Taiwan’s membership or observer status and to weaken Taiwan’s external ties.

Impact

If enacted, the bill would amend the TAIPEI Act of 2019 and broaden U.S. statutory guidance on Taiwan-related diplomacy in international bodies. It would not change Taiwan’s legal status under U.S. law, but it would require or encourage more active U.S. advocacy against PRC interpretations of international organization rules and against efforts to exclude Taiwan. It would also expand the scope of required reporting on PRC influence campaigns and pressure directed at Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and its foreign relationships.

Sentiment

The available legislative record shows a generally supportive and bipartisan posture toward the bill. It was introduced by Senators Van Hollen and Curtis and reported by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee without amendment, suggesting committee-level agreement on the measure’s objectives. No votes or hearing transcripts are provided, but the absence of amendments or recorded opposition in the available materials indicates little visible procedural resistance at this stage.

Contention

The main substantive issue underlying the bill is the interpretation of U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758 and whether it can be used to justify claims about Taiwan’s status. Supporters of the bill seek to preempt PRC efforts to use international organizations to advance the “one China” position in ways that exclude Taiwan, while any potential critics would likely focus on the diplomatic sensitivity of challenging PRC positions in multilateral forums. The bill’s emphasis on encouraging allies and partners to take similar positions also reflects a broader contest over international recognition and participation, rather than a domestic policy dispute.